Director, Global Grantmaking and Strategic Programs

Are you passionate about transforming how funding reaches community leaders around the world? Do you thrive in an environment in which you can lead a team dynamically, collaboratively, and strategically to deliver collective impact?

GlobalGiving is looking for a seasoned and innovative leader with experience in grantmaking, community-led development, and nonprofit management to join our Program team as Director, Global Grantmaking and Strategic Programs (GGSP). 

As Director, you will contribute to GlobalGiving’s impact goals by managing the development and implementation of strategic funding programs and grantmaking policies, processes, and operations that advance our mission and multi-year strategy. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, GlobalGiving operates as a public grantmaking foundation, and our growing annual portfolio of more than $100 million includes more than $30 million in disaster response funds. 

You will be joining GlobalGiving at a transformative time as we implement and iterate on our new 2030 strategic plan and redesign long-held systems, teams, and processes to become more equitable, community-led, and achieve new levels of impact. GlobalGiving aims to grow from providing approximately $100 million annually in flexible funding to nonprofit partners around the world to $300 million annually - a 200% increase - and to do so more equitably. This position will oversee the programmatic delivery of our grantmaking and strategic programs to support that growth and ensure funds help accelerate community-led change.

You will be a member of the Program leadership team, contribute to program strategy, and provide oversight of the organization’s grantmaking and strategic programs. You will collaborate closely with members of the Program, Product, Growth, Marketing, Executive, and other leadership teams to elevate and strategize on GlobalGiving’s products and services, grantmaking and strategic programming opportunities, and address roadblocks. 

You will carefully determine and track team goals, provide valuable intel and analysis on initiatives, and lead ongoing projects with an aim to both streamline and increase flexibility for internal and external customers. You should be knowledgeable about and committed to tracking, documenting, analyzing, and utilizing data in strategic planning and decision-making. You will lead the achievement of team-level grant management objectives and contribute to the organization's Key Performance Indicators.

You will lead the evolution of the newly formed Global Grantmaking and Strategic Program team, the result of bringing two previously separate functions (global corporate grantmaking and disaster response) together. You will also guide GlobalGiving's expansion into new cause-based grantmaking areas. You will be expected to find creative solutions to enable efficient and strategic responses to internal and external challenges and opportunities, balancing against the long-term development and stability of the communities we serve. You will lead the refinement of processes and create documentation for the current state of operations, knowing that they may likely need to be revised again when new systems are in place.

The Global Grantmaking and Strategic Programs team currently delivers a range of programming, including:

Grantmaking for Companies - GlobalGiving powers grantmaking for companies to nonprofits around the world. GlobalGiving’s corporate grantmaking approach is rooted in a commitment to fostering sustainable and impactful partnerships. We believe in building long-term relationships that go beyond traditional funding models, focusing on collaboration, transparency, and shared values. By aligning corporate partners with our mission to empower local communities, we create meaningful opportunities for companies to make a tangible difference in the areas where they operate. We work closely with corporate partners to understand their goals and objectives, tailoring grantmaking solutions that not only support their corporate responsibility initiatives but also drive positive change in the communities we serve. Through strategic investments and ongoing collaboration, we strive to create a sustainable impact that benefits both the corporate partners and the communities they support. 

Grantmaking in Disaster Response - We support local communities in the aftermath of disasters caused by natural hazards and humanitarian crises through advisory services and delivery of GlobalGiving disaster responses. In disaster grantmaking, our focus is on sharing power, eliminating barriers to equitable disaster relief and recovery, fostering strong relationships, and providing long-lasting support so communities are better prepared for future disasters. 

We have a collaborative work atmosphere where everyone’s input