Director of Programs

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic
justice in the U.S. and internationally. Our grantmaking, capacity-building and
philanthropic advocacy programs promote and support the work of Lesbian, Trans and
LGBTI social change organizations in the U.S., Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Caribbean,
Latin America, Eastern Europe/Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Middle
East. We also support individual artists through the Lesbian Writers Fund and the
Lesbian Visual Artists Funds.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development, Coordination and Evaluation

• Lead grants team members to coordinate programs that advance Astraea's mission,

goals and strategic priorities

• Manage development of annual operational plans for grants team, in alignment with

organizational strategic plan

• Lead grants team in reviewing, developing and revising program initiatives

• Design and implement philanthropic advocacy and other activities to increase

financial resources to Astraea grantees and priority communities

• Design and implement convenings, technical assistance referrals, and other

programmatic strategies to promote and support the increased effectiveness of
Astraea grantees

• Work closely with development and executive teams to ensure coordination of donor

advised fund grantmaking, and grantmaking through fiscal sponsored projects

• Oversee multi-year grantmaking efforts

• Design and implement program evaluation framework, and ensure regular evaluation

of program impact

• Lead and coordinate Astraea's networking with other donors, foundations, LGBTI and

other relevant organizations to develop grantmaking and programmatic partnerships
and collaborations.

Management

• Coordinate recruitment, training, supervision, and leadership development of

grants team members

• Manage grants team budget development, modifications and monitoring

• Participate actively in overall management of Astraea, as part of management team

and represent grants team perspectives within the organization

• Work closely with management team to ensure compliance of grants team with legal

standards and mandates

• Coordinate and present grants team reports to the Board of Directors

Fundraising, Communications & Philanthropic Advocacy

• Coordinate grants team participation in organizational fundraising and

communications priorities and activities

• Work closely with the Director of Development to identify new and emerging

opportunities for resources supporting grantmaking and related activities

• Participate actively in securing and retaining resources supporting the grants

program and the organization

• Work closely with the Director of Communications to develop communications

strategies and materials that highlight the work of Astraea and grantees

• Represent the organization in key philanthropic networks, alliances, public

speaking engagements, and other relevant settings to promote philanthropic advocacy
and other strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of issues and trends facing Lesbian, Trans and

LGBTI organizations in the US and globally (particularly in regions that Astraea
provides funding); and knowledge of existing resources for these communities

• Demonstrated experience and commitment to Lesbian, Trans, LGBTI and social change

organizing that integrates racial, gender, social, and economic justice. Experience
working in social change/community organizing preferred

• Minimum 7 years experience leading design, management and evaluation of strategic

programs

• Minimum 7 years management, fiscal and supervision experience

• Highly organized, with proven ability to work independently and build teams

• Excellent facilitator and communicator, with extensive public speaking and work

experience with diverse audiences

• Experience and demonstrated track record as a fundraiser

• Excellent written and analytical skills, with demonstrated track record in

developing creative solutions with limited resources

• Knowledge and experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, including

activist-advised grantmaking preferred

• English proficiency required, fluency in a second language related to grantmaking

desired (Spanish a plus)

• Enthusiasm and ability to travel within US and internationally.

Reports to: Deputy Director

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package: health, dental,
vacation and transit checks.

How to apply: Please send a cover letter (include the position that you are applying
for, a summary of your interest and qualifications for position), résumé and a list
of 3 professional references with contact information to:

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice; Att: Director of Programs Search.

116 E. 16th St., 7th Floor

NY, NY 10003;

Fax: 212-982 3321

Email: ellen@ellencarton.com

No phone calls, please - only applicants being considered for interviews will be
contacted

Website: http://www.astraea.org/PHP/AboutUs/Employment.php4

Astraea is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work
environment. People of color, people with disabilities and people of diverse sexual
orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.