Vice President of Programming
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Program / Project Manager, General Management -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
POSITION PROFILE: VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING - THE SANNEH FOUNDATION
THE ORGANIZATION: THE SANNEH FOUNDATION
The Sanneh Foundation (Sanneh) is a Saint Paul, Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) created to serve the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro area. The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. SF empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unites communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.
POSITION
The Vice President of Programming (VPP), as a key member of the senior leadership team, leads the planning, strategic oversight and direction, implementation, and evaluation of Sanneh’s integrated programming.
The VPP is responsible for ensuring that evidence-based program design and implementation are:
in accordance with the Sanneh Foundation mission, values, and core program elements
acknowledges community assets and addresses community needs in a manner that is consistent with best practices.
REPORTS TO:
Executive Vice President
SUPERVISES:
Director of Dreamline Program, Director of Conway Community Center, Director of Human Development/Workforce Programming, Director of Sports and Leadership, Director of Research and Evaluation, Director of Sports & Leadership/Out of School Time
POSITION EXPECTATION
Key responsibilities for the VPP are management and leadership over program design, delivery, analysis/reporting and improvement; community engagement and partnership; and resource development.
Management and Leadership
Collaborates with leadership to develop and manage resources to ensure a strong and stable organization and mission delivery.
Provide leadership to program directors/managers, and staff, supporting each of them in setting and achieving their annual goals in line with the strategic framework and budget needs.
Oversees programming financials including budgeting and forecasting for both expenses and revenues.
Evaluate, manage, and coach programming staff to high levels of performance and professional growth.
Fosters a positive, collaborative, fun, and cohesive work environment.
Program Design, Analysis, and Development
Oversees the design of youth and community-centered programs that are aligned with the strategic priorities of the Foundation, including dual-track programming.
Evaluate potential new programming for alignment, feasibility, and impact.
Oversees program analysis through data collection, surveys, and focus groups within each program.
Uses data and community input as well as best-practices research to inform, assess, and improve program efficacy.
Community Engagement/Partnership
Leads strategy and efforts to engage community/partners, including participants, partners, volunteers, and public agencies, in the development and implementation of youth and community-centered programming and initiatives.
Resource Development
Collaborates with the Advancement team in developing grant proposals to secure resources for the operation and sustainability of the Foundation’s programs/initiatives.
Collaborates with grant management to ensure financial strength through private, corporate, and government grants.
Other
Serves as the lead staff for the Foundation’s Programs Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Below are some typical requirements for Vice President of Programming. We recognize that skill sets can be a complex combination of experiences. If your background does not precisely match these requirements, but you have a passion for our work, we would love to hear from you, and we recognize the value of transferable skills.
Excellent people skills with the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective performance and professional development coaching.
Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegation, and facilitation.
Ability to lead, continuous improvement, and implementation strategies.
Ability to adapt and problem-solve for delays,…
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