THE FOUNDATION CENTER is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training we connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. Our organization's mission is to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world. Our vision is a world enriched by the effective allocation of philanthropic resources, informed public discourse about philanthropy, and broad understanding of the contributions of nonprofit activity to increasing opportunity and transforming lives.

GrantCraft was originally created in 2001 as a project of The Ford Foundation. The goal was to increase the collective knowledge of the field and improve the practice of philanthropy by gathering and sharing thoughtful information about the craft of grantmaking. GrantCraft’s signature approach has been to tap the "practical wisdom" of experienced grantmakers from a diverse group of foundations. Since its inception GrantCraft has grown to become a valued resource for learning and sharing grantmaking strategies in the U.S. and in other countries. GrantCraft has produced more than 30 guides, myriad online surveys and other reports, and brought that content to life through workshops and original teaching material and case studies.

In 2011, GrantCraft became a joint project of the Foundation Center in New York and the European Foundation Centre in Brussels.

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REPORTS TO: Vice President for Strategic Philanthropy

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of GrantCraft will have ongoing responsibility for the following:

• Execute the overall vision and strategy for GrantCraft.
• Work with our European Foundation Centre partner to develop and maintain specific operating plans with specific milestones, goals, objectives, and resource commitments.
• Work with organizations in other regions of the world interested in translating/adapting existing GrantCraft content and/or producing new, culturally-relevant material.
• Oversee the main GrantCraft website working with the Foundation Center’s web services team and transform it into an engaging learning platform filled with new content; a curated compendium of practice tools from the field; an array of timely philanthropy news, research, and social media features; a password-protected community of practice; and experimentation from other fields to encourage ongoing engagement.
• Develop GrantCraft products and services, content creation and production, working with Center design staff and other outside consultants.
• Mine GrantCraft content for use in other Foundation Center products and services.
• Offer webinars on GrantCraft materials related to core competencies of the Foundation Center.
• Work with regional associations of grantmakers and other philanthropy networks to produce guides and other content appropriate to the training needs of their constituents.
• Attend conferences and events to promote GrantCraft as needed.
• Work with the Center’s Marketing and Communications department to promote the GrantCraft brand via social media and other means to expand the user base.
• Manage all data licensing and other intellectual property considerations for GrantCraft working with other Foundation Center staff and attorneys.
• With support from colleagues, play a leading role in fundraising for GrantCraft.
• Oversee GrantCraft’s budget process and financial monitoring.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience working in philanthropy as a grantmaker and in donor collaboratives.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and verbal presentation skills; skill in handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; ability to plan, organize, budget, and follow through with senior management.
• A record of success in working with teams of diverse, strong, creative people to achieve common goals; ability to work effectively with staff in other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and build relationships with partner organizations; success in attracting financial resources for various endeavors; credibility and experience to connect an organization like the Foundation Center to resources and opportunities.
• Experience living and working outside of the United States strongly preferred; fluency in languages other than English preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel is essential.
• Internet savvy, including use of social and professional networking sites, the blogosphere, search tools, and general Web 2.0 (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). Experience managing a website and producing web content strongly preferred.
• Passion for the use of data, research, and technology to improve the practice of philanthropy.

ESTIMATED START DATE: March 2013

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Human Resources Director
The Foundation Center
79 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003

E-mail: jobs@foundationcenter.org (Please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line)

Do not telephone.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

For more information on positions available at the Foundation Center please visit our website: http://foundationcenter.org/about/jobs/

Posted: 12/2012