Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the execution of the Foundation’s strategic framework.

• Act as the main point of contact for the Board of Directors; assist in governance, board development, and committee operations.

• Develop internal systems and infrastructure to support grantmaking, evaluation, and public transparency.

• Create and implement a diversified fundraising strategy aimed at individual donors, major gift prospects, institutional funders, and public agencies.

• Foster and maintain relationships with philanthropic partners.

• Oversee donor reporting and communications; ensure accountability and transparency.

• Lead and advance grantmaking in three primary investment areas: early childhood research, access to high-quality early education within Public Systems, and direct support for children, families, and educators.

• Set up application processes, review committees, performance tracking, and grantee learning communities.

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for grant-funded initiatives.

• Assess grant portfolio performance and identify trends and areas requiring intervention.

• Propel a research and learning agenda centered on field insights, grantee perspectives, and ongoing improvement.

• Produce an annual public Impact Report.

• Represent the Foundation and enhance research findings through thought leadership and collaborative initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record of scaling impact.

• Strong commitment to children, families, and the significance of early education.

• Established success in fundraising and external engagement.

• Knowledge of 501(c)(3) governance, public benefit requirements, and ethical grantmaking.

• Over 7 years of leadership experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, or policy.

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood systems and/or family engagement strategies is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop new processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we support.

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.

• Supportive work environment.

• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K matching and a 100% vesting program.