Director of Foundation
Core
Founding executive lead for a newly established international corporate foundation, accountable to the Board of Trustees for translating strategy into an effective operating model, grantmaking approach and governance framework.
Role type
Senior IC foundation director (strategy & operations)
Builds
International corporate foundation operating model, grantmaking portfolio, and governance framework
Domain
Non-profit / Philanthropy / Corporate Social Responsibility
Required skills
Strategy formulation, grantmaking portfolio management, trustee and stakeholder management, governance and risk management, financial stewardship, organizational scaling
Preferred skills
International or multi-geography experience, complex funding programmes, autonomous operation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Shape and implement foundation priorities, operating model, policies and long-term direction; lead end-to-end grantmaking portfolio including partner identification and due diligence; coordinate international employee committees; maintain proportionate governance, safeguarding, due diligence and risk arrangements; oversee grant budgets and expenditure; assess organisational and resource requirements for growth
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC