Managing Director
Solidago Foundation
The Managing Director is a
senior management position, responsible to and collaborating with the Executive
Director on the overall stewardship of the Foundation to provide the highest
level of grantmaking consistent with mission and strategy. The Foundation’s grantmaking strategy
operates within a movement-building framework, and the Managing Director would
need to draw upon personal experience as an activist and organizer. The Managing Director is responsible for
managing the operations of the Foundation in an effective and facilitative
manner. S/he is concerned with the efficient and wise use of the Foundations’
financial and human resources to achieve their goals and objectives, by collaborating
with the team to implement strategies, policies and programs, and supporting
and supervising the staff, consistent with objectives, parameters, standards,
and principles set by the Executive Director and the Board. S/he will be responsible for directing the
programs and administration, with the Program Coordinator and Director of
Finance and Administration, and for facilitating clear internal communication.
The Managing Director will ensure good public relations and fundraising, and
represent the Foundation with the public.
Advanced degree or
equivalent; minimum 10 years relevant experience, in key positions such as:
Executive Director, Program Director, or Program Officer. Proficiency in the
majority of the following skill sets: Microsoft Office Products, Project
Management, Strategic Thinking, Financial Management, Fundraising, Public
Relations, Research Design, Staff Supervision and Development, Organizational
Development. Facilitative
Leadership experience and aptitude a must. Must be self-motivated and highly organized,
with an ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and pay attention to
detail and follow-through. Must be able to motivate others. Working with diverse racial/ethnic
populations and experience in philanthropy or other organizations engaged in
social change required.
This position will be based
full time in our
Send cover letter, resume, a
listing of 3 references and salary requirements by 8/15/08 to HR@solidago.org