Director of Philanthropic Organizing

Job Description:

• Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of ABFE’s national funder organizing work across multiple funder networks and fellowships
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Black Communities Funders Network, Corporate Community of Practice, Umoja Circle, and Connecting Leaders Fellowship
• Apply RPBC and READI tools to network design, facilitation, curriculum development, and outcomes measurement
• Identify emerging opportunities for new funder organizing networks and communities of practice aligned with ABFE’s movement campaign goals
• Build and steward high-impact partnerships with philanthropic institutions, donors, movement organizations, and aligned intermediaries
• Collaborate with the Director of Membership to identify, engage, and solicit priority constituencies for ABFE membership growth
• Represent ABFE in national philanthropic and movement spaces as a thought partner and field leader
• Serve as a lead facilitator for select networks and convenings, modeling strong racial equity, reparative philanthropy, and adult learning practices
• Oversee the design and management of network curricula, learning journeys, convenings, and peer-learning experiences

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a related field
• A deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape (national, regional, and local)
• Ability to travel to conduct and attend workshops, events/conferences, speaking engagements and in-person staff meetings, as needed
• Demonstrated experience in developing and supporting philanthropic capacity building, training, and organizing models in the social sector
• Strong facilitation experience with experience understanding and teaching racial equity concepts and practices
• Solid working knowledge of philanthropy, philanthropic practices, and nonprofit structures
• Solid written, interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to a high level of customer service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines with multi high-stake initiatives demonstrating a flexible approach to teamwork and effective project management skills
• Proficient in computer and web-based technology skills, including data management (Salesforce), word processing, Excel and Asana
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Travel is required

Benefits:

• Professional development and technical assistance resources for members
• Opportunities for networking and collaboration
• Advocacy for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities