President and Executive Officer (PEAK)

PEAK Grantmaking advances the field of grantmaking so that grantmakers and grantseekers can best achieve their missions. As the professional home for seasoned and emerging grants management leaders, PEAK creates space for members to learn from each other and bring innovation to their home institutions. With a network of nearly 4,400 individual members and 372 organizational members, and supported by a talented staff of twelve, PEAK has reached a pivotal time of growth and organizational transformation.

Position Overview

PEAK now seeks its next President & CEO to carry forward a vision and strategy that elevates the profession and field of grants management as key contributors to philanthropic strategy and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Board and staff to articulate and implement a vision for the future of PEAK.
2. Ensure a values-driven approach integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and awareness of power dynamics in philanthropy.
3. Engage PEAK membership and build the organizational value proposition.
4. Cultivate strong partnerships with philanthropy-serving organizations and the broader philanthropic sector.
5. Lead and manage the organization through transformative change.

Qualifications

The President & CEO will be a seasoned leader with a deep commitment to the field of philanthropy and a sophisticated understanding of the role that grants management plays in stewarding resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Demonstrated experience building community or creating dynamic spaces for learning and collaboration.
2. Ability to elevate areas of collective interest and champion compelling ideas into meaningful actions.
3. Strong team leadership and management skills.

Application Process

PEAK Grantmaking is partnering with Katherine Jacobs, Linh Nguyen, and Cara Pearsall of NPAG. To apply, send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position to the provided contact information.

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