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The Peace Development Fund (PDF) is more than just a grantmaker. We strive to be an impactful foundation for issues related to peace, human rights, social justice, and environmental justice. By redistributing resources and sharing decision-making power with grassroots groups and communities, we aim to counterbalance dominant power structures. Our philanthropy model encompasses direct funding, capacity-building, and partnerships grounded in mutual respect, resource sharing, and transparent planning and decision-making.
Founded in 1981 by a small group of donor activists, PDF was organized with the vision of funding social justice and peace through a public foundation – believing that lasting change occurs only when a large number of people are well-informed and empowered to make change. PDF believes that true democratic change must take place from the bottom up and that change can only endure with citizens who are both informed and clear about what they believe. Throughout our history, PDF has recognized that peace is not merely the absence of war or militarism, but the presence of equitable relationships among people, nations, and the environment. This comprehensive understanding of peace has allowed us to incorporate social, environmental, and economic justice into our work as times have called for us to do so.
PDF builds the capacity of community-based organizations through grantmaking, capacity building and fiscal sponsorships. Our partners in this work are:
PDF punches above its weight, with seven passionate, dedicated, mission-aligned staff that sustain a harmonious office culture that is collaborative, energetic, relaxed, and friendly. PDF’s annual operating budget is slightly more than $1 million and the overall budget (which includes 37 fiscally sponsored projects) is $5.5M. PDF is overseen by a diverse seven-member Board of Directors, proudly rooted in community organizing. PDF’s office is in Amherst, MA with two remote staff.
Opportunity Going Forward
PDF is looking to transform itself in a post-COVID world. The leadership transition is an opportunity to reimagine PDF’s identity in the context of a progressive philanthropic community, reflect on our history, consider our strengths as a capacity builder and fiscal sponsor, and identify an overall value proposition in the current landscape and evolving social justice movements.
Priorities for the new Executive Director are:
Profile of the Ideal Candidate
While we recognize that candidates will not possess all of the following qualities, ideal applicants will exemplify a number of these attributes, skills, and experiences and will have the capability to lead an organization of PDF’s size and scope. The expectation is that the Executive Director will either work from PDF’s office in Amherst, MA or remotely, with the capacity to be in-person when needed.
A Visionary, Mission-Focused, and Strategic Leader
Systems Analysis and Commitment to Collective Liberation
An Authentic and Engaging Leader
A Skilled Nonprofit Manager
An Authentic Communicator and Relationship Builder
Credentials and Requirements
Compensation and Benefits:
PDF is an at-will employer. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The salary is competitive with relevant experience, within the framework of the organization’s annual operating budget, and in the approximate range of $120,000 – 130,000. PDF offers a comprehensive benefits package:
100% employer paid health/dental insurance, 12 days sick leave annually; 3 weeks vacation in first year; and 12 paid holidays.
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