Managing Director (Global Philanthropists Circle)

Compensation: $160,000 to $180,000 Annually

What’s In It For Me

• Our client - help our global network of philanthropists and other changemakers create collaborations that shift power and resources to communities directly affected by issues and bridging leaders within those communities.
• Work with full autonomy
• Great work culture
• Have your contributions recognized
• Work with a sharp, energetic team
• We are seeking an experienced Managing Director, Global Philanthropists Circle to lead our network of philanthropists, a critical and growing arm of our organization.
• This position is a full-time role reporting to the CEO and is a key member of the leadership team. The Managing Director will manage the Global Philanthropists Circle, a global network with members from 30 countries that supports values-driven philanthropists and social investors to better address systemic causes of poverty and inequity.
• They will oversee and supervise a global team with functions including planning, project management, budgeting and financial management, staffing, mentoring, resourcing, marketing and evaluation.
• The Managing Director will have oversight over relationship management as well as membership initiatives including learning journeys, member meetings, collective action initiatives, and other programs with a goal of attract new members and retain current members
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Operations

• Lead a process to clarify the value proposition, future strategic direction and sustainable business model of our work with philanthropists.
• Implement the strategic direction for Philanthropy ensuring adequate systems, staffing, and resources are in place to successfully deliver on its ambitious mission and goals.
  
  

Program and Business Development

• Working with the Philanthropy team and other departments, design and execute a strong offering of products, programs, and services, including but not limited to membership networks, collective action initiatives, and advisory service for members that enhance their impact in line with our mission.
• Design and execute a successful business development and resource mobilization strategy, in collaboration with other members of the leadership team, for the global philanthropy program; identifying and forging strategic partnerships; developing strategies for growth and diversification of income streams; etc.) Through membership fees and grants, operate the GPC to provide us with additional unrestricted income to support its other programs and offerings.
• Leading with humility, serve as a resource on philanthropy and international development trends for members.
  
  

Team Management

• Align the global Philanthropy team around a shared vision, strategy, and workplan, taking into account the diverse contexts and markets in which staff members work.
• Assure capture of data on CRM and drive accountability, evaluation and assessment measures and systems to capture the impact of the Philanthropy.
• Support global team members to achieve portfolio- and market-specific goals through mentorship, team workshops, and/or additional capacity.
• Manage departmental budget and ensure responsible use of resources within the team.
  
  

Experience you'll need:

• At least 15 years of management experience, with a successful track record of managing and mentoring a global team, as well as executing strategic plans rooted in innovation, impact, and inclusivity.
• Exceptional capacity for empathetic listening and authentic relationship building with and across diverse sets of stakeholders. Ability to build trust-based, generative relationships with team members, (U)HNW families, donors, and investors.
• Significant experience in building, managing, and facilitating action-oriented networks, ideally across public, private, nonprofit sectors and across global geographies.
• Exceptional ability to manage and execute complex projects, as evidenced by strong experience in project planning and management, budgeting, and financial management.
• A nuanced understanding and lived experience of the current opportunities and challenges in global philanthropy and social investment.
• Experienced communicator and inclusive facilitator. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English and experience living and working in more than one country preferable.
• Familiarity with organizing, community/network building, and inclusive facilitation methodologies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%)
  
  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required

TRAVEL: International travel expected (but not guaranteed) up to 30%

LOCATION: In-person in Manhattan 2-3 days flexible.

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