Title: Vice President of Programs
Location: Remote in the United States
Salary: $175K + benefits
Timeline: The position is open until filled.
We are looking for a strategic and creative leader to join our leadership team as Vice President of Programs. In close partnership with our CEO and our tight-knit team, the VP will bring their knowledge of program design and the philanthropic ecosystem to our work of connecting and catalyzing the field of collective and collaborative giving toward our ultimate goal of moving more resources to communities and leaders on the frontlines of social change. We are growing and are excited to welcome a new leader—if you are someone who can balance bold ideas and vision with an ability to operationalize and execute, then this could be the position for you. Join us!
About Philanthropy Together
Philanthropy Together is a global field catalyst elevating the power and importance of collective and collaborative giving through research, storytelling, programming, convenings, and advocacy. Our mission is to democratize and diversify philanthropy by growing and strengthening models where donors come together for greater impact—from giving circles and collaborative funds to nonprofit-led circles, women's funds, and more.
From global convenings, to hundreds of open-source resources and videos, to multiple TED talks, flagship training programs, and the peer networks that sustain them, Philanthropy Together strengthens the entire collective and collaborative giving ecosystem. We equip leaders with the tools, community, and confidence to build collaborative, community-rooted models of philanthropy that put nonprofits and grantees at the center.
Our values are foundational to our work and are centered on trust, respect, inclusion, and building strong relationships with our global, diverse, community. As an innovation lab for the field, we pride ourselves on continuously learning and improving our work while simultaneously creating space for joy, purpose, and passion. Learn more at our website and impact report.
About the Position
The Vice President of Programs will work closely with our leadership team and across the philanthropy ecosystem to lead the design, engagement, execution, and evaluation of Philanthropy Together's programs. The VP will serve as a thought partner and strategic advisor to our CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, working closely with them to increase the efficacy, impact, and visibility of collective and collaborative giving. In collaboration with our team, the VP will strategize, plan, and implement education and training for a wide range of audiences, including at the group level (e.g. collaborative funds, giving circles, mutual aid groups, women's funds); at the individual donor level (everyday donors, U/HNW individuals, philanthropic advisors); and at the host level (community foundations, corporate philanthropies, philanthropic intermediaries). This position reports to the CEO and provides supervision for the Program Manager.
● Program Strategy & Planning Lead program strategy, priority-setting, and planning in partnership with the leadership team, translating grants and goals into clear workplans, timelines, and budgets.
● Curriculum & Program Design Design new content and refine/adapt existing curricula, tools, and learning experiences tailored to multiple audience types listed above, various partners, and across multiple program formats (cohort experiences, in-person and virtual trainings, events and convenings, etc.). Utilize best practices in adult learning to achieve desired actions by participants.
● Program Execution & Delivery Manage day-to-day program delivery to ensure high-quality execution, on-time performance, and seamless coordination across team members and vendors. Recruit, prepare, and coach internal and external facilitators, offering guidance and feedback to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
● Direct Facilitation Facilitate trainings, workshops, events, and ad hoc sessions as needed (modeling Philanthropy Together's values and expertise) and delivering engaging, inclusive learning experiences.
● Participant Recruitment & Experience Oversee participant recruitment (including promotion, intake, communication, and resource-sharing working closely with our communications manager) and ensure exceptional delivery and support throughout a participant interaction with any given program or event.
● Systems & Process Management Strengthen internal programming-related systems—including vendor contracting, expense tracking, documentation, participant tracking, content workflows—to ensure programs run smoothly from start to finish.
● Partnership Development Cultivate new and nurture existing relationships with partners, organizations, and funders to expand program reach and impact. Serve as a core relationship manager and trusted advisor to a set of Philanthropy Together partners, developing a deep understanding of their perspectives, needs and priorities to support strong programmatic offerings.
● Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Gather and analyze participant feedback, evaluation data, and research insights; synthesize findings into actionable improvements for program content, delivery, and participant-facing processes and communications.
● Innovation & New Program Pilots Identify emerging needs, conduct or oversee landscape research, and design rapid-response offerings or pilot programs that test new ideas for relevance and impact.
Qualifications
● 10+ years relevant experience in a non-profit or philanthropy setting that includes at least 3+ years team management experience and 5+ years managing programming for diverse adult audiences. Ideal, but not required experience: direct experience with collective or collaborative giving models (e.g. collaborative funds, giving circles, women's funds, community-centered grantmaking, funder collaboratives, pooled funds, mutual aid societies, etc.); lived experience as a member of a giving circle or staff of a collaborative fund; working across time-zones; working in a multi-lingual environment.
● An enthusiasm for our mission and a commitment to being an accountable contributor to our team.
● Excellent facilitation skills and knowledge of adult pedagogy and best practices for program, curriculum, and training design in remote and in-person settings.
● Leadership skills and management experience, including the ability to develop team performance and a genuine desire to coach and mentor.
● Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with multiple contributors at all levels of leadership, across geographies and communities, and across lines of difference.
● Strong orientation towards collaboration and teamwork; track record of "rolling up your sleeves" and working collaboratively with others to bring projects to successful completion.
● Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills and adept at keeping all stakeholders apprised of relevant information, status of deliverables, and progress towards goals.
● Strong project manager with excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills including the ability to work productively in a dynamic organization where shifting priorities, overlapping projects, competing deadlines, and multiple stakeholders must be managed.
● Highly skilled at working independently across a remote team, with strong self-initiative, accountability to project timelines and goals.
● You are someone who enjoys a balance of working independently and being a valued collaborator on a tight-knit, highly-collegial team that honors authenticity and exercises genuine caring for the wellbeing of ourselves as individuals, for our team as a whole, and for our broader communities.
● Experience with technology and ability to keep current with the latest organizational and communications tools (e.g. Airtable; Asana; Slack; Hubspot).
● Proficient with AI tools for drafting, research, and workflow support, with a commitment to accuracy, sound oversight, and strong ethical judgment for the usage of AI across any programmatic work.
Start Date, Location, Compensation & Benefits
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Our ideal start date is February 2, 2026, but we understand that our finalist may have considerations that would require a later date, and we will negotiate that on a case-by-case basis.
The annual salary for this position is $175k.
This person will be an employee of our fiscal sponsor, Global Impact, and as such is eligible for their competitive benefits package which 16 paid holidays and 25 paid days off; an excellent benefits plan including parental leave, medical, dental; short-term and long-term disability; and a robust 401K program.
The role is fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States. The VP can expect to travel domestically to 2-4 events per year, including our annual in-person staff retreat, an annual community-building event, and various philanthropy-related conferences.
Candidates must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States.
Application Instructions & Hiring Process
This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
APPLY AT THIS LINK by uploading these items:
- A resume
- A cover letter that thoughtfully addresses your alignment with the position
- A work sample of any kind or length that demonstrates related skills*
Nonprofit talent agency People Power is the search partner for this hire. We appreciate your time and interest in contributing your talents to Philanthropy Together's mission. Thank you! You will receive an email auto-reply to your application. We wish we could respond personally to all applicants, but only those chosen to interview will be contacted. Please do not contact Philanthropy Together directly to inquire about the status of your application.
Note: We will not be pausing our engagement with this search during our winter break: December 22, 2025–January 5, 2026. You are welcome to apply during that time, but we will not be responding to inquiries.
Selected applicants will be invited to an initial 30-minute screening interview with People Power via phone. Those who continue through the process will have an opportunity to meet with various team members at Philanthropy Together over two 60-minute interviews via Zoom as well as an additional closing conversation with our CEO.
We welcome your interest and feedback. If you meet the minimum requirements for this position and would like to make a confidential inquiry and/or have questions regarding this position, compensation or benefits, our process or internal timeline for hiring, please email Kate B. at People Power: kate@peoplepowerproject.org
*For applicants who would like to attach more than one work sample, there is space to do so, though only one is required
Philanthropy Together is fiscally sponsored by Global Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Individuals based in the USA will be legally employed by Global Impact on behalf of Philanthropy Together.
At Global Impact, we passionately celebrate our culture, values, and community. We are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace for all. Global Impact encourages ALL interested candidates to apply for this position.
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