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 Director, Corporate Foundation & Grantmaking
Builds
International corporate foundation operating model, grantmaking portfolio, and governance framework
Domain
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) / Philanthropy / Non-profit Management
Required skills
Strategy development, Grantmaking, Stakeholder management, Governance, Risk management, Financial stewardship, Impact measurement, Organizational design
Preferred skills
Board/Trustee experience, International operations, Due diligence, Relationship building
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 governance, safeguarding, and risk arrangements; oversee grant budgets and impact measurement; assess organizational requirements for scalable growth.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC