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Founded in 2019 by the Ford Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum is a
philanthropic-mobilizing organization created in response to calls
to action by the disability community to address gaps in disability
representation in philanthropy and funding. Now fiscally sponsored
by the Proteus Fund, the Forum has evolved to fill a void in the
philanthropic sector. The Forum mobilizes philanthropy to dismantle
ableism in the field by increasing funding for disability
inclusion, rights, and justice; amplifying the leadership of
disabled people in the philanthropic sector; and educating
philanthropic organizations on building a culture of
inclusion.
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum fulfills its mission by
utilizing programmatic strategies of Learning,
Philanthropic Advocacy, and Peer
Networks. The mission is achieved through the Forum’s three
main strategies:
With the Forum’s support, philanthropic leaders and staff are
beginning to incorporate disability inclusion into their operations
and grantmaking and are transforming philanthropy through their
collective commitment.
To learn more, please visit the Disability & Philanthropy
Forum’s website.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum seeks its next Executive
Director to carry forward the organization’s mission and strategic
plan and to usher the organization through a period of
transformation. The Forum’s next Executive Director will spearhead
the organization’s outreach to achieve greater levels of influence,
impact, and recognition in the philanthropic sector. The Executive
Director will play a critical role in elevating the Forum’s brand
as a leader and resource for disability inclusion in the
philanthropic sector and growing the organization into a
financially sustainable philanthropy-serving organization with
diverse sources of income within five years.
The Executive Director will provide sound fiscal leadership,
staff leadership and supervision, program and operational
oversight, and external relations. They will lead the charge to
advance disability inclusion across the philanthropy sector, build
paid organizational membership, and grow the network of Disability
Inclusion Pledge signatories. They will be responsible for working
with the Governance and Advisory Committees to establish and
realize strategic goals, foster relationships with Forum members
and external partners, and implement diversified fundraising
strategies.
The Executive Director must be a hands-on and collaborative
leader who is comfortable actualizing a highly visible role in the
disability and philanthropic communities. The Executive Director
will serve as the Forum’s preeminent ambassador who can combine
their profound knowledge of the philanthropic sector with their
experience in/knowledge of the disability community to bring the
philanthropic sector on a collective journey toward disability
inclusion, rights and ultimately, justice. The Executive Director
must be an extremely effective communicator who can represent the
Forum across various audiences and venues.
The search for the Disability & Philanthropy Forum’s next
Executive Director is being conducted by LaCire. Application instructions can
be found in the To Apply section
of this document.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Outreach and Expansion
Financial and Organizational Management
Advocacy and External Leadership
Organizational and Staff Development
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Strong candidates will bring excellent management and
operational skills, superb communications and relationship building
skills, experience with philanthropy, experience with disability
inclusion and advocacy, and a demonstrated ability to build a
dynamic team and organization during a pivotal growth
period.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Preferred qualifications include:
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is committed to equal
employment opportunity and full accessibility of the candidate
selection process (please see more about our commitment to equity
below). Candidates who have lived disability experience and
identify as having a disability are welcome and highly encouraged
to apply for this position.
POSITION TYPE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a full-time, exempt position with a work schedule of 40
hours per week. During the summer months, the Disability &
Philanthropy Forum operates on a reduced work schedule with
half-day Fridays.
This is largely a sedentary role requiring prolonged periods of
being at a desk and working on a computer. Standing is not
required.
This position typically requires an indoor setting, the use of
standard office equipment, such as computers and phones, and access
to a stable Wi-Fi network. The Disability & Philanthropy Forum
will provide a fixed monthly stipend for telecommunications
costs.
This position is fully remote. Typical core working hours are 9
a.m. – 5 p.m. Central Time (CT) or Eastern Time (ET), but there is
flexibility based on time zones and other needs.
Travel will be required for this position. The anticipated
travel schedule is approximately 40-50 days per year.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be provided,
including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan
offerings; generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave; professional
development opportunities; and more.
The starting salary range offered for this position is $180,000
– $220,000 per year and is based on a variety of factors including,
but not limited to: geographic location, skill set, number of years
of previous/applicable experience, and Proteus Fund’s commitment to
ensuring pay equity within the organization. The recruiting team
will share more details regarding salary bands based on the factors
noted above.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum and its fiscal sponsor
Proteus Fund are committed to diversity and equal opportunity
employment. The Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Proteus
Fund do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ethnicity,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability,
veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This
policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training,
opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all
Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Proteus Fund employees,
volunteers, members, clients, and contractors.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
To maintain and safeguard staff’s health, well-being, and
safety, Proteus Fund requires all employees to be vaccinated prior
to their employment. Proof of the CDC-recommended level of COVID-19
vaccination is required as a condition of employment with Proteus
Fund. Exemptions will be considered for medical reasons and/or
religious beliefs.
TO APPLY
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is partnering with Jamie
Albaum and Lauren Bell of LaCire to manage applications. To
apply for this position, please use the application form.
If you encounter any challenges accessing or using the online
form, please reach out to jamie@lacire.co and we will ensure
proper accommodations are provided.
Please note that only candidates who are selected to move
forward will be contacted. Candidates who are selected to move
forward will be contacted by the end of February 2024. The hiring
process will take place in three rounds during March and April
2024.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an
application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing,
or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process,
please direct your inquiries to our lead recruiter, Jamie Albaum,
at jamie@lacire.co or (504)
941-1086.
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