Community Foundation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Department: Executive
Direct Report: Senior Director, Grants & Strategic Initiatives; Director, Partnership to End
Homelessness
FLSA Status: Exempt
GWCF Salary Band: B4
Organization Overview
For over 50 years, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has ignited the power
of philanthropy to respond to critical community needs and build a thriving region where
every person prospers. The Community Foundation is a trusted advisor and navigator
helping thousands of individuals, families, businesses, and government partners to
identify impactful nonprofits and support the greater good in the communities we call
home. As the region's largest local funder, we have invested $1.7 billion to build equitable,
just, and thriving communities across DC, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and
Prince George's County. To learn more, visit thecommunityfoundation.org.
Position Summary
At the midpoint of its 10-year strategic plan, The Community Foundation seeks a
Managing Director, Strategy & Community Impact to work closely with and help
shape the vision of the President & CEO in charting new strategy and advancing
current priorities - from closing the region's wealth gap to countering the impact
of federal policy and increasing the flow of philanthropic capital to communities
most in need.
This is a role for someone who wants a seat at the table on the region's biggest
questions. That means providing strategic leadership for The Community
Foundation's programmatic work spanning regional geography, donor-directed
and discretionary funding, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration. As a member
of the Executive Leadership Team and thought partner to the CEO, they will help
set The Community Foundation's direction: translating strategic vision into a
coordinated portfolio of investments, initiatives, and partnerships, and bringing
forward their own ideas for where The Community Foundation should go next.
Internally, they lead a high-performing Community Investment team across
donor-directed and discretionary funds, key initiatives, strategic partnerships,
and growth of the DC-based fundholder portfolio. Externally, they serve as an
ambassador to community leaders, funders, policymakers, and business leaders
with real latitude to identify emerging issues and propose how The Community
Foundation should respond.
In addition to the duties described in this position description, every role at The
Community Foundation is expected to contribute to the organization's overall success and
its goals. This may mean that team members will be asked to take on other tasks that may
not be listed here. Examples may include working on a project or specific task outside your
standard area of responsibility, participating in an organization-wide task force or special
initiative, or being asked to support a colleague when needed. Any additional tasks will be
determined by the manager of this role in coordination with the leadership team.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
• Provides strategic leadership for the community investment portfolio,
identifying emerging needs and opportunities to deepen regional impact.
• Serves as thought partner to the CEO in shaping organizational strategy -
including surfacing new ideas and helping think through the big-picture
questions facing the region.
• Oversees strategic priorities and influences all grantmaking, including
internally led funds, donor partnerships, and discretionary resources.
• Manages the team and budget in line with organizational priorities.
• Leverages grantmaking, convening, advocacy, and influence to advance
priorities and respond to emerging challenges.
• Tracks policy developments and partners with the organization's lobbying
firm to advance aligned priorities.
• Supports the Board of Trustees Community Investment Committee in its
advisory capacity to The Community Foundation.
• Represents the organization with community leaders, funders, and
policymakers.
Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development & Regional Alignment
• Leads new business development - Philanthropic Advisory Services,
government partnerships, donor engagement - to grow the organization's
philanthropic portfolio.
• Drives regional alignment across all four jurisdictions, with particular focus
on growing the DC-based fundholder portfolio.
• Builds strategic partnerships and funder collaboratives that attract
resources and advance shared priorities.
• Cultivates relationships with funders, government, nonprofit, and business
leaders to deepen impact and influence.
• Convenes cross-sector leaders to align resources and catalyze collective
action.
• Identifies and champions new efforts where the organization can lead -
bringing forward proposals, not just executing on existing ones.
• Partners with Development and Donor Services to cultivate support and
connect donor investments with community needs.
• Partners with Marketing & Communications to elevate the organization's
visibility through thought leadership and storytelling.
Team Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
• Sets priorities and direction for the Community Investment team in line
with The Community Foundation's mission.
• Builds a high-performing team grounded in accountability, learning, and
community-centered practice.
• Maintains accountability for team performance and impact, equipping
leaders to advance the work.
Desired Skills and Experience
• Master's degree preferred in public policy, public administration, nonprofit
management, philanthropy, business administration, or a related field - or
equivalent experience.
• 8-10+ years of senior leadership experience in a community foundation,
private foundation, nonprofit, public sector, or similarly complex
organization.
• Proven success in strategic partnerships, fundraising, and business
development, aligning philanthropic resources with organizational and
community priorities.
• Strong grasp of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, with the ability to
drive systems-level, community change.
• Deep knowledge of the Greater Washington region's political, social, and
philanthropic landscape.
• Track record of translating strategy into measurable outcomes and leading
high-performing teams.
• Skilled at launching new initiatives and negotiating partnerships, contracts,
and business agreements.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with experience
engaging boards, funders, and public officials.
• Strong relationship-building, judgment, and adaptability, with a deep
commitment to people, planet, and possibility
Salary Description
$140,000.00- $150,000.00