What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Officer, President's Office position at The Crosby Company?
The Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations committed to building the capacity of leaders and organizations tackling important societal challenges and promoting thriving communities. The Foundations partner with nonprofits working across arts and culture, conservation, economic opportunity, education, and medical science to strengthen long-term effectiveness. We have a deep 60-year history of funding organizations in Boston, New England, and select metropolitan regions across the United States.
Today, the Foundations are at an important and exciting stage in our organizational history, having grown and evolved in recent years. As our strategies and organization continue to develop, we are seeking individuals with skills and expertise that support the advancement and execution of a long-term portfolio of significant and strategic philanthropic investments.
The Foundations grants program is designed to strengthen the sustainability and impact of nonprofit organizations. We take a consultative approach in our grantmaking and collaborate with leaders to help them address organizational development needs so they can achieve their strategic priorities. Our grantmaking is guided by our values of excellence, integrity, respect, and collaboration. Rooted in humility, we execute our grantmaking quietly and most grants carry external anonymity.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Program Officer, President’s Office, will support the President in managing special projects and interests. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, due diligence, and synthesis skills, and will be adept at creating and maintaining efficient processes. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount, given the quiet nature of the Foundations. This position will report to the Chief of Staff.
Key Responsibilities
Meeting Preparation and Support:
- Prepare and triage relevant information in preparation for meetings.
- Support the development of meeting agendas.
- Attend key meetings with the President to capture notes, action items, and next steps.
- Support existing mechanisms for transferring information and knowledge from Trustees and the President to respective leaders and teams.
Operational Efficiency and Execution:
- Create a system for maintaining accurate and secure records.
- Establish and document standard operating procedures for more consistent work output, including tracking of action items.
- Identify new systems and technologies to further advance and/or automate processes, where possible.
- Implement efficient ways of managing special projects and interests across the Foundations and provide scaffolding for other program teams.
Grantmaking and Special Initiatives:
- Assist the President in assessing and advancing special projects and interests by conducting due diligence through site visits, in-depth material reviews, financial analysis, and other activities.
- When appropriate, work closely with functional teams and/or other program directors to develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for grants and/or special initiatives.
- Develop and refine proposal requests and prepare detailed written analyses and grant recommendations for the President and, ultimately, Trustee approval.
- Support grant administrative processes, including inputting relevant and timely information into the grants management system.
Fidelity Foundations is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $215,000 per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on a variety of factors such as job responsibilities & scope, special skills, education, special certifications, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus in addition to their base pay.
Salary : $120,000 - $215,000