Program Manager, Learning Network; PNW

Posted on July 09, 2019

Philanthropy Northwest is the philanthropy network for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. We envision vibrant, healthy Northwest communities – each with its own unique history, culture and traditions – connected to the natural environment and facing the future with optimism. Founded in 1976, we partner with family funds, foundations and corporate giving programs through professional development, networking, research, publications, public policy work and consulting.

Our work includes three core programs:
1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow;
2) The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy’s changing landscape;
3) An incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects, including:
Cascadia Foodshed Financing Project, Hmong Giving Circle and Community Democracy Workshop.

• We elevate the field of philanthropy by identifying opportunities, taking smart risks, challenging our assumptions, experimenting creatively, listening actively, engaging in deep conversations and learning through action and reflection.
• Strong relationships power our work at every level; we build them with care and nurture them attentively.
• We embrace and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our community and continuously seek to bring new perspectives into our organization and our networks. We are a learning organization that invests in supporting the ongoing growth of our individuals, our team and our community.
• We value high quality work that is grounded in deep mutual respect, healthy work/life balance, clear communication, humor and joy.

We are looking for a motivated professional who is passionate and skilled in program management, facilitation and evaluation to develop and implement learning experiences for our network of philanthropic professionals from foundations across our six-state region. This position will engage frequently with Philanthropy Northwest members, community partners and other key stakeholders to develop, coordinate and facilitate programming that is relevant, timely and supportive of effective philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest.

• Work in partnership with the learning networkteam to support the design and implementation of new and existing programs that meet the learning, networking and professional development needs of a broad spectrum of professionals in philanthropy.
• Develop and facilitate skills-based trainings, cohort learning experiences, funder tables, and other in-person and web-based workshops, meetings, or convenings to meet the mostrelevantprofessional skills for emerging and established leaders in philanthropy.
• Coordinate programlogistics, speakers and presenters, scheduling and logistical management such as audio/visual, supplies and catering.
• Develop and incorporate evaluation methodology into all programs.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with philanthropic members and key stakeholder organizations (public sector, NGOs and other philanthropy serving organizations).
• Actively participate as a member of the Philanthropy Northwest staff to identify, create and leverage existing programs and new opportunities that inspire, inform and engage our members in variety of areas including democracy, diversity-equity- inclusion and other areas where members seek to build capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and knowledge of the philanthropic and/or the nonprofit sector and understanding of key areas including racial equity and social justice, capacity building, issues with rural and native/indegenous communities and program evaluation.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience managing projects in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector, and facilitating high profile programs, trainings, workshops and/or other learning experiences.
• Understanding of adult…