VP of Programs & Donor Collaboratives (Remote)

On-Ramps; United States; Hybrid; USD 177,432 - 210,960; Full time

Job summary

Proteus Fund seeks a Vice President for Programs to lead donor collaboratives, grantmaking, and strategic development, guiding a team of directors and cross-department collaboration with a strong focus on social justice philanthropy and democracy-building.

The VP will supervise donor collaborative directors, strengthen fundraising with major funders, and drive innovative program strategy while upholding DEI commitments and organizational values.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of deep experience and deep impact as a social justice advocate.
• Deep expertise in social justice philanthropy and strategies for building progressive movements.
• Demonstrated record of success in cultivating relationships with and raising funds from institutional and individual donors, and in working in partnership with funders, donors and grantee organizations.
• Prior experience with fiscally sponsored projects preferred.
• Demonstrated record of success in turning organizational vision into programmatic impact, leading a team, and building a strong external organizational presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Proteus' donor collaborative portfolio and four donor collaborative directors.
• Lead cross-donor collaborative grantmaking and programming on grantee safety and security and grantee operational compliance and best practices.
• Develop multi-year strategic plans for donor collaboratives and recruit/hire/mentor directors.
• Ensure legal/regulatory compliance and ethical standards for donor collaborative grantmaking.
• Coordinate with Proteus' various departments to maintain a unified, “one Proteus” mindset.

Skills

Social justice advocacy

Philanthropy strategies

Donor cultivation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Proteus Fund seeks a Vice President for Programs to lead donor collaboratives, grantmaking, and strategic development, guiding a team of directors and cross-department collaboration with a strong focus on social justice philanthropy and democracy-building.

The VP will supervise donor collaborative directors, strengthen fundraising with major funders, and drive innovative program strategy while upholding DEI commitments and organizational values.