On-Ramps
Financial Empowerment Lead - Program Officer
On-Ramps, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Based in Boston, MA, the Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations that fund diverse programs on a national scale. The Foundations are committed to advancing the long-term vibrancy of communities through investments in nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture, conservation, economic opportunity, education, and medical science. We have a deep history of funding organizations in Boston and New England for over 60 years. We also support organizations that strengthen the communities in select additional metropolitan areas across the United States.
Today, the Foundations are at an important and exciting stage in our organizational history, having grown and evolved in recent years. As our strategies and organization continue to develop, we are seeking individuals with skills and expertise that support the advancement and execution of a long-term portfolio of significant and strategic philanthropic investments.
Our operating principles since we began nearly six decades ago still guide our grantmaking today: we strive to support our grantees' long-term effectiveness and build organizational capabilities to better fulfill their missions and serve their constituencies. Our values of excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, and a deep sense of humility guide our grantmaking which is executed quietly, and most grants carry external anonymity.
One of the Foundations' priorities is to promote conditions for individuals to achieve upward mobility from poverty and live with agency and dignity, regardless of the circumstances into which they are born. Specifically, the Foundations' Economic Opportunity Program seeks to improve the wellbeing of individuals, children, and families from historically underserved backgrounds by focusing on the following strategies:
Early Childhood Development: Babies are born healthy, to healthy and prepared parents, and continue to thrive during early childhood.
Youth Engagement: Young people are healthy, engaged, connected, and on a path to economic mobility.
Financial Empowerment & Generational Prosperity: Individuals are creating and building lasting financial stability for the next generation.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Financial Empowerment Lead - Program Officer, will partner closely with internal and external resources to build and grow a portfolio of philanthropic investment that advances the Foundations' Financial Empowerment & Generational Prosperity work.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop a pipeline strategy and execute grantmaking centered around financial education and empowerment, including investments in areas such as financial health and capabilities, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion
Identify and cultivate potential grant opportunities aligned with the Foundations' Generational Prosperity strategy by initiating and managing relationships with potential grantees
Partner with team members to advance promising proposals and organizations by conducting due diligence through site visits, financial analysis, and other activities
Develop, draft, and refine proposal requests and prepare detailed grant recommendations for senior management and Trustee approval
Evaluate grant effectiveness against stated objectives and overall portfolio effectiveness
Input relevant and timely information into grants management system and maintain adherence to grant administrative processes
Draft clear and concise internal summaries, documents, and analyses for regular updates to Foundation management and leadership teams, and to support Trustee engagement
Participate in the Foundations' research agenda and strategy development, and serve as a thought leader on issues relating to Financial Empowerment in collaboration with the strategy & impact team
Follow media and literature to stay abreast of nonprofit trends and best practices, and attend relevant conferences to broaden knowledge
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Based in Boston, MA, the Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations that fund diverse programs on a national scale. The Foundations are committed to advancing the long-term vibrancy of communities through investments in nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture, conservation, economic opportunity, education, and medical science. We have a deep history of funding organizations in Boston and New England for over 60 years. We also support organizations that strengthen the communities in select additional metropolitan areas across the United States.
Today, the Foundations are at an important and exciting stage in our organizational history, having grown and evolved in recent years. As our strategies and organization continue to develop, we are seeking individuals with skills and expertise that support the advancement and execution of a long-term portfolio of significant and strategic philanthropic investments.
Our operating principles since we began nearly six decades ago still guide our grantmaking today: we strive to support our grantees' long-term effectiveness and build organizational capabilities to better fulfill their missions and serve their constituencies. Our values of excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, and a deep sense of humility guide our grantmaking which is executed quietly, and most grants carry external anonymity.
One of the Foundations' priorities is to promote conditions for individuals to achieve upward mobility from poverty and live with agency and dignity, regardless of the circumstances into which they are born. Specifically, the Foundations' Economic Opportunity Program seeks to improve the wellbeing of individuals, children, and families from historically underserved backgrounds by focusing on the following strategies:
Early Childhood Development: Babies are born healthy, to healthy and prepared parents, and continue to thrive during early childhood.
Youth Engagement: Young people are healthy, engaged, connected, and on a path to economic mobility.
Financial Empowerment & Generational Prosperity: Individuals are creating and building lasting financial stability for the next generation.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Financial Empowerment Lead - Program Officer, will partner closely with internal and external resources to build and grow a portfolio of philanthropic investment that advances the Foundations' Financial Empowerment & Generational Prosperity work.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop a pipeline strategy and execute grantmaking centered around financial education and empowerment, including investments in areas such as financial health and capabilities, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion
Identify and cultivate potential grant opportunities aligned with the Foundations' Generational Prosperity strategy by initiating and managing relationships with potential grantees
Partner with team members to advance promising proposals and organizations by conducting due diligence through site visits, financial analysis, and other activities
Develop, draft, and refine proposal requests and prepare detailed grant recommendations for senior management and Trustee approval
Evaluate grant effectiveness against stated objectives and overall portfolio effectiveness
Input relevant and timely information into grants management system and maintain adherence to grant administrative processes
Draft clear and concise internal summaries, documents, and analyses for regular updates to Foundation management and leadership teams, and to support Trustee engagement
Participate in the Foundations' research agenda and strategy development, and serve as a thought leader on issues relating to Financial Empowerment in collaboration with the strategy & impact team
Follow media and literature to stay abreast of nonprofit trends and best practices, and attend relevant conferences to broaden knowledge
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