Program Officer, Giving By All (15 Month LTE)

The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to... employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally. The Team We at The Gates Foundation believe philanthropy has a unique and powerful role to play in creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. The foundation’s Philanthropic Partnerships team (PPT) inspires and enables generosity from all types of givers—from everyday donors to the world’s wealthiest—to accelerate progress and increase prosperity around the globe. Alongside our partners, we are working to increase global giving and to help donors direct their generosity where it’s needed most. Our mission includes a commitment to advance equity around the world. We care deeply about how your experiences have shaped your understanding of philanthropy and advancing equity, and how they can help us achieve our mission. In applying for this role, we encourage you to think about the breadth and depth of your resume and add any information that would help us understand your personal and professional experiences related to our mission. This includes direct work in advocacy and community organization, social work, public policy, justice, or lived experience and/or education in any of these areas. Your Role As Program Officer, Giving by All (GBA), you will help lead PPT’s efforts to celebrate and encourage everyday giving through a transition into its next chapter. You will project manage a strategy process with members of PPT, key stakeholders, and external consultants to collaboratively plan the future for this initiative. You will serve as project lead for working with partners to envision the future of the Greater Giving Summit (GGS) – a high-profile gathering of partners devoted to everyday giving – and a year-round virtual community of GGS participants. You may also assist with managing relationships and investments with GBA partners. You will need to have strong project management skills and a nose for strategy, be an exceptional collaborator, and have a strong commitment to and acumen with advancing equity. This is a limited-term employment position with salary and benefits. We would ideally like to have this role be based in Seattle, WA or Washington, DC. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits to move to the Seattle, WA or Washington, DC office. In some circumstances we would be open to a remote employee located in an eligible US state only. This position is ineligible for remote work from a location outside of the US. What You’ll Do Strategy and Project Support: Coordinate a strategy process for GBA and GGS by collaborating with consultants and internal collaborators. Ensure timely and effective execution of project plans, monitor progress, manage resources, and facilitate strategic discussions. Contribute research to support decision-making. Support other strategic projects across GBA as needed. Greater Giving Summit Community Management: Partner with external vendor to manage the GGS virtual community, including producing pop-up events and driving improvements to the virtual experience. Investment Making and Maintenance: Support the making and ongoing maintenance of charitable grants and contracts associated with strategy and convening projects. Consult with grantees, contractors and other partners to increase impact of projects and ensure investments are meeting goals. Stakeholder Management: Maintain open and effective communication with partners. Foster a two-way dialogue with internal and external partners to gather feedback and ensure alignment with their needs and perspectives. Collaborate with communications colleagues to develop and implement communication plans. Your Experience Bachelor's or other advanced degree in relevant field or equivalent experience. At least 5 years of professional experience in strategy development or complex project management in a consulting firm, charitable foundation, social enterprise or nonprofit. Demonstrated exposure to and understanding of key issues in charitable giving. Sincere commitment to equity; deep understanding of current DEI landscape in philanthropy, giving, and the social sector. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus. Other Attributes Experience with developing and delivering highly effective events. Understanding of or experience with technologies that are influencing the giving sector. Strong quantitative analytic skills. Previous grantmaking or contract management experience. Proven ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder, or matrixed organizations, and to collaborate effectively in ambiguous contexts with a diverse range of voices and functions. Proven experience navigating and thriving in environments undergoing significant organizational change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to evolving challenges. * The salary range for this role is $137,500 to $206,200 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences where our offices are located, in Seattle, WA & Washington D.C. The range for this role in these locations is $149,800 to $224,600 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission and new hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. ** Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship. #LI-TO1 Hiring Requirements As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidate Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here. Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity. Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees