Program Development Manager

About GEO 

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) is a community of
funders committed to transforming philanthropic culture and
practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships
needed to support thriving nonprofits and communities. We envision
courageous grantmakers working in service of nonprofits and
communities to create a just, connected and inclusive society where
we can all thrive. With more than 6,000 grantmakers who belong to
philanthropic organizations of all sizes and types across the
globe, we work to lift up the grantmaking practices that matter
most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropic practice.
To learn more about how GEO is making faster progress possible,
visit www.geofunders.org. 

 Position
Overview 
The Program Manager is part of the program team, leading
development and delivery of high-quality peer learning and programs
related to GEO content. The program manager is a strong project
manager who values relationships, process and results as critical
components of any project, keeps up with and incorporates new ideas
from the philanthropic sector, and is excited by the opportunity to
create programming that supports grantmakers in implementing
equitable and effective grantmaking practices and culture within
their organizations. They are skilled at creating comprehensive
curriculum and learning modules for adult learners that convert GEO
content into actionable learning opportunities to be applied to the
learners’ work in alignment with GEO’s mission, vision and
strategic direction. The Program Manager is a skilled facilitator
who is able to deliver engaging content, craft exercises and
activities that allow participants to apply it to their work and
engage participants in meaningful dialogue and reflection.

They are committed to relationship building, both with external
stakeholders (such as GEO members, other grantmakers and partners)
as well as GEO staff. As a key owner of specific projects, the
program manager supports work with multiple stakeholders to
strengthen and execute impactful offerings. This position reports
to the Director of Programs. This position involves up to 10-15%
travel. 

Classification

GEO recognizes a staff bargaining unit, 1199SEIU, affiliated
with the United Healthcare Workers East. This position is included
in GEO’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to
collective bargaining.

When working in this role you will: 

• Serve as lead project manager for content delivery engagements
  including, but not limited to, GEO content-driven peer learning
  such as workshops, conference sessions, remote learning series and
  other newly developed programming.
• Manage GEO content-based programs from design to delivery,
  including developing curriculum and facilitation plans based on GEO
  content resources and managing program launch logistics, speaker
  identification and preparation, session design, meeting
  coordination and follow up.
• Lead efforts to revise programming and curriculum to align with
  GEO’s strategic direction and center principles of intersectional
  racial equity into GEO content programming and facilitation
  practices.
• Collaborate with program manager of content development to
  coordinate development of programs and learning opportunities based
  on new GEO content as it is being developed.
• Develop multi-media learning tools such as on-demand learning
  methods based on GEO content.
• Onboard GEO staff into new curriculum and facilitation plans
  for GEO programming to support facilitation and delivery across
  programs.
• Use principles of adult education and peer learning to ensure
  rich content and creative learning experiences tailored for
  increased knowledge of and change to grantmaking practice.
• Serve as a presenter and facilitator to deliver content to GEO
  members and nonmembers at conferences, workshops, webinars and
  other events. In addition, attend select events on GEO’s
  behalf.
• Manage development of GEO-curated conference programming such
  as plenary or short talk sessions, from development of session
  concepts to speaker recruitment and planning calls.

 Minimum Qualifications 

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in program
  development and facilitation, or a combination of training,
  education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform
  the duties for this position.(8 years of relevant experience
  preferred)
• Proven content development and delivery experience, including
  creating actionable learning sessions or programs and facilitation
  plans for learning opportunities such as workshops, webinars,
  speaking engagements, and training seminars based on existing
  content.
• 3 years of experience working within a philanthropic serving
  organization or similar organization that convenes and educates
  funders and grantmaking professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to curate content, build curriculum, and
  create presentation/workshop materials that support adult
  learners.
• Experience creating and facilitating programming centered in
  racial equity with a strong understanding of intersectional racial
  equity.
• Skilled facilitator who brings their personal energy and
  enthusiasm into content delivery and facilitation.
• Proven project management experience, including attention to
  detail, ability to support multiple projects simultaneously on
  deadline, and navigate alignment to broader organization priorities
  and strategy.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with a
  commitment to relationship building.
• Ability to build and strengthen relationships within the
  philanthropic sector.
• High degree of personal integrity, ethics and demonstrated
  respect and sensitivity forcultural differences and willingness to
  live into GEO’s values and ways of being.
• Passion for GEO’s mission and vision to improve philanthropic
  culture and practice.

 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should apply on our jobs page
at https://www.geofunders.org/about-us/jobs.
A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this
position. In your cover letter, please address the
following: 

• Why are you a good fit for this position?
• Tell us about your experience developing programming or
  learning experiences based on specific content that supports
  learners to apply what they learn to their work.
• What appeals to you about working at GEO?

 We will accept applications until the position is
filled.  

 Note:  Majority of the
hiring process will be conducted virtually; however, with advance
notice, candidates may be asked to participate in-person
interviews.  

Compensation and Benefits 

GEO offers a competitive salary ($78k-$97k). The starting salary
is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
To counter pay inequity and uphold internal parity, we use a
nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to
competitive markets.

 GEO’s generous benefits package includes: 100 percent
employer paid health/dental/vision insurance; three weeks of
vacation; office closure for federal holidays as well as a one-week
summer break, summer Fridays and the last two weeks of the year;
twelve sick days, two personal days, one volunteer day; a seven
percent employer retirement contribution; sabbaticals every three
years of service; wellness benefits; telecommunications
reimbursement; transportation benefits; a commitment to
professional development and growth including annual funding for
professional development; along with a Metro accessible office
location in downtown D.C.

Location: DC-area strongly preferred.

Reasonable Accommodations 

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the
hiring process, please email hr@geofunders.org.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is an equal
opportunity employer. GEO is committed to equal
employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion,
training, compensation and disciplinary action with
regard to the terms and conditions of employment. GEO does
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
national origin, color, age, sex, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, personal appearance, family
responsibilities, matriculation, political
affiliation or any other legally protected
characteristic.