TOIGO Foundation
Program Officer, Economy and Society Initiative
TOIGO Foundation, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
The
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers working to ensure that people, communities, and the planet can flourish. Together with their partners, they are harnessing society’s collective capacity to solve our toughest problems — from the existential threat of climate change to persistent and pervasive inequities, to attacks on democracy itself. As one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the United States, Hewlett promotes constructive dialogue across difference and provides reliable, responsive, and strategic support to its partners.
A nonpartisan philanthropy, the Hewlett Foundation has made grants in the U.S. and globally for nearly six decades based on an approach that emphasizes long-term support, collaboration, and trust. In 2022, the foundation awarded more than $560 million in grants, with more than two-thirds of that total awarded as flexible funding. At any one time, they have nearly 3,000 active grants to organizations around the world.
The Foundation now seeks a collaborative and outcomes-driven Program Officer for its Economy and Society Initiative
(ESI). As a key member of the ESI team, this Program Officer will engage in grantmaking within the initiative’s strategy, serving as a thought partner with the Director, building and maintaining strong relationships with grantees, and actively monitoring progress and engaging in strategic planning for ESI’s strategy. The Program Officer will also be deeply engaged in building and nurturing networks of practitioners and funders working to shape a new economic paradigm.
TEAM OVERVIEW
Launched in 2020, the Economy and Society Initiative aims to move beyond the outmoded intellectual paradigm of neoliberalism and foster a new common sense about how the economy works and the aims it should serve. To date, the Hewlett Foundation has committed more than $100 million to support a range of academic thinkers and institutions, think tanks, organizing leaders, and other efforts. In 2024, the Initiative’s annual grantmaking budget is $20 million.
The Program Officer role works closely with a dedicated and dynamic team of colleagues to advance the initiative’s goals, focusing on grantmaking to support a growing field that is developing the ideas that can make up a new intellectual paradigm better suited to address the challenges of the 21 st
century. Working in tandem with Hewlett Foundation staff, grantees, and other partners, the Program Officer will contribute to field-building efforts among nonprofit organizations and fellow funders. Additionally, they will monitor progress for purposes of ongoing strategy development and refinement.
OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES FOR THE PROGRAM OFFICER
Partnering with the ESI team to implement the initiative’s strategy, conduct research and evaluation, and engage in grantmaking for the initiative’s portfolio.
Continually learning about and tracking trends and evolutions in the field of post-neoliberal economic thought and policy debate – in the U.S. and globally – identifying new opportunities for the foundation’s grantmaking.
Establishing and maintaining trust-based, aligned, productive relationships with grantees and peer funders.
Organizing foundation-sponsored meetings of grantees and field experts.
Developing reports and briefing papers that contribute to the foundation’s understanding of new approaches, best practices, and program issues.
Representing the foundation at appropriate meetings, conferences, and site visits, as well as in all interactions with prospective and current grantees.
Partnering to develop strategy, grantmaking, and evaluation plans with the Director, other ESI team members, and Hewlett colleagues working across programs.
Identifying and guiding potential grantees through the foundation’s proposal process, including its compliance-related procedures and financial controls.
Overseeing active grants, including tracking grantees’ progress, responding to financial and programmatic reports, and advising on grant renewals.
Traveling domestically and internationally to attend grantee meetings and conferences.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES OF THE PROGRAM OFFICER
Demonstrated commitment to learning and collaboration, working in authentic partnership, an unwavering commitment to
Hewlett’s Guiding Principles , and a passion for improving society.
Deep interest and work experience in areas broadly relevant to the Economy and Society Initiative, including economic policy and political economy.
Relationship orientation, with meaningful experience partnering productively across the political and ideological spectrum.
Persuasive communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex themes for multiple audiences/settings (academia, think tanks, career, and elected officials, etc.) both orally and in writing.
Strong analytic mindset, with experience researching, processing, and organizing complex information in a highly dynamic environment.
Experience with strategy development, including goal setting, initiative development, resource allocation, and implementation through project management with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability and comfort with working both autonomously and in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills.
An undergraduate degree is required, and a relevant advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in law, political science, economics, policy, or related disciplines is a plus.
Exceptional personal and professional integrity, judgment, and the highest work standards. Someone who brings flexibility, good humor, high energy, and humility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, REQUIREMENTS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Hewlett Foundation has approximately 125 employees in programmatic, operational, and investment roles. They are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
While performing the duties of this position, the Program Officer is required to spend extended periods of time at a computer.
The Hewlett Foundation is committed to providing compensation that is competitive within the philanthropic sector. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive
benefits .
The salary range for this role is
$195,000 - $223,000 . Offers are based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of maintaining salary equity within the foundation. This position is exempt and full-time. Program Officers of the Hewlett Foundation serve for an eight-year term.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
The Program Officer position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and staff are currently expected to work from the Hewlett Foundation offices at least 2-3 times per week, when they are not traveling (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required in-office days).
Travel will vary, but they should expect to travel up to 25 percent of the time.
TO APPLY
This search is being led by
Emily Wexler
and
Rachel Burgoyne
of
NPAG . Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest, qualifications, and commitment to equity and transparency as a central tenet of effective grantmaking, along with their resume via NPAG’s
website .
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
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William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers working to ensure that people, communities, and the planet can flourish. Together with their partners, they are harnessing society’s collective capacity to solve our toughest problems — from the existential threat of climate change to persistent and pervasive inequities, to attacks on democracy itself. As one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the United States, Hewlett promotes constructive dialogue across difference and provides reliable, responsive, and strategic support to its partners.
A nonpartisan philanthropy, the Hewlett Foundation has made grants in the U.S. and globally for nearly six decades based on an approach that emphasizes long-term support, collaboration, and trust. In 2022, the foundation awarded more than $560 million in grants, with more than two-thirds of that total awarded as flexible funding. At any one time, they have nearly 3,000 active grants to organizations around the world.
The Foundation now seeks a collaborative and outcomes-driven Program Officer for its Economy and Society Initiative
(ESI). As a key member of the ESI team, this Program Officer will engage in grantmaking within the initiative’s strategy, serving as a thought partner with the Director, building and maintaining strong relationships with grantees, and actively monitoring progress and engaging in strategic planning for ESI’s strategy. The Program Officer will also be deeply engaged in building and nurturing networks of practitioners and funders working to shape a new economic paradigm.
TEAM OVERVIEW
Launched in 2020, the Economy and Society Initiative aims to move beyond the outmoded intellectual paradigm of neoliberalism and foster a new common sense about how the economy works and the aims it should serve. To date, the Hewlett Foundation has committed more than $100 million to support a range of academic thinkers and institutions, think tanks, organizing leaders, and other efforts. In 2024, the Initiative’s annual grantmaking budget is $20 million.
The Program Officer role works closely with a dedicated and dynamic team of colleagues to advance the initiative’s goals, focusing on grantmaking to support a growing field that is developing the ideas that can make up a new intellectual paradigm better suited to address the challenges of the 21 st
century. Working in tandem with Hewlett Foundation staff, grantees, and other partners, the Program Officer will contribute to field-building efforts among nonprofit organizations and fellow funders. Additionally, they will monitor progress for purposes of ongoing strategy development and refinement.
OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES FOR THE PROGRAM OFFICER
Partnering with the ESI team to implement the initiative’s strategy, conduct research and evaluation, and engage in grantmaking for the initiative’s portfolio.
Continually learning about and tracking trends and evolutions in the field of post-neoliberal economic thought and policy debate – in the U.S. and globally – identifying new opportunities for the foundation’s grantmaking.
Establishing and maintaining trust-based, aligned, productive relationships with grantees and peer funders.
Organizing foundation-sponsored meetings of grantees and field experts.
Developing reports and briefing papers that contribute to the foundation’s understanding of new approaches, best practices, and program issues.
Representing the foundation at appropriate meetings, conferences, and site visits, as well as in all interactions with prospective and current grantees.
Partnering to develop strategy, grantmaking, and evaluation plans with the Director, other ESI team members, and Hewlett colleagues working across programs.
Identifying and guiding potential grantees through the foundation’s proposal process, including its compliance-related procedures and financial controls.
Overseeing active grants, including tracking grantees’ progress, responding to financial and programmatic reports, and advising on grant renewals.
Traveling domestically and internationally to attend grantee meetings and conferences.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES OF THE PROGRAM OFFICER
Demonstrated commitment to learning and collaboration, working in authentic partnership, an unwavering commitment to
Hewlett’s Guiding Principles , and a passion for improving society.
Deep interest and work experience in areas broadly relevant to the Economy and Society Initiative, including economic policy and political economy.
Relationship orientation, with meaningful experience partnering productively across the political and ideological spectrum.
Persuasive communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex themes for multiple audiences/settings (academia, think tanks, career, and elected officials, etc.) both orally and in writing.
Strong analytic mindset, with experience researching, processing, and organizing complex information in a highly dynamic environment.
Experience with strategy development, including goal setting, initiative development, resource allocation, and implementation through project management with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability and comfort with working both autonomously and in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills.
An undergraduate degree is required, and a relevant advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in law, political science, economics, policy, or related disciplines is a plus.
Exceptional personal and professional integrity, judgment, and the highest work standards. Someone who brings flexibility, good humor, high energy, and humility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, REQUIREMENTS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Hewlett Foundation has approximately 125 employees in programmatic, operational, and investment roles. They are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
While performing the duties of this position, the Program Officer is required to spend extended periods of time at a computer.
The Hewlett Foundation is committed to providing compensation that is competitive within the philanthropic sector. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive
benefits .
The salary range for this role is
$195,000 - $223,000 . Offers are based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of maintaining salary equity within the foundation. This position is exempt and full-time. Program Officers of the Hewlett Foundation serve for an eight-year term.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
The Program Officer position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and staff are currently expected to work from the Hewlett Foundation offices at least 2-3 times per week, when they are not traveling (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required in-office days).
Travel will vary, but they should expect to travel up to 25 percent of the time.
TO APPLY
This search is being led by
Emily Wexler
and
Rachel Burgoyne
of
NPAG . Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest, qualifications, and commitment to equity and transparency as a central tenet of effective grantmaking, along with their resume via NPAG’s
website .
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
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