Director of Foundation Programming

Director of Foundation Programming The Director of Programming reports to the President of The Chamber Foundation, Inc. and is responsible for the performance and management of all Leadership Development and Scholarship programming of the 501c3 nonprofit affiliate of The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Leadership Development Programming staff reports to the Director of Programming. Management experience is desired. Minimum Bachelors degree. Preferred five years of experience program management, or related field, with demonstrated leadership and program management skills. Knowledge of best practices in program management, communications, leadership and with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Experience in program evaluation, data analysis, and performance measurement, with proficiency in relevant software and tools. Programs include Youth Leadership, Leadership Dutchess, Executive Leadership, Educational Fellows Program, as well as Scholarship programming. The Director of Programming will manage the work of program staff members to ensure that each program achieves required goals. These goals include recruiting program participants, conducting enrollment sessions, and providing mentoring and ongoing program management to enrolled participants. Work with Leadership Development Committees to provide new and implement existing programming. The Director of Programming will ensure that program outcomes are achieved, tracked, and reported as required. Other duties include marketing the programs to employers, responding to funders, and identifying opportunities for program expansion. Experience responding to requests for proposals preferred. Management: · Assist with donor acknowledgement of monetary and in-kind gift donations · Processing all leadership applications and follow up · Ensure all participants and sponsors are billed in a timely manner and follow up on invoices when necessary Grants/Programming RFP Submission: · The position requires some grant research and writing. Leading the process of applying for regular funding opportunities and RFP’s is required. Experience is preferred but not necessary. · Develop and execute annual effort to secure in-kind donations as prizes for events · Research information for identified grants · Responsible for expansion opportunities for new programming · Identify new grant opportunities · Build awareness of Foundation through chamber events, external events and identification of partnerships · Set goals for new programming, for expanding the foundation programming and for charting the course of The Chamber Foundation Inc. in coordination with the President · Develop and implement strategies for consistent program outreach and enrollment · Meet enrollment goals of Foundation programming Personnel Management: · Management and oversight of Leadership Development Programs Programming Development: · Work with the Director of Engagement to identify, expand, and obtain new underwriters · Ensure all Foundation programming sponsorships are fulfilled in accordance to the companies’ standardized formula in partnership with the Events, Communications and Operations Departments Events: · Support The Chamber Foundation in event logistics and planning/day of assistance · Provide a presence at Chamber and Foundation events to promote programming Board and Volunteer Development: · Work with the President on Board and Volunteer Development · Report quarterly to The Chamber Foundation Board of Directors on program updates Committees: · Develop and work with internal and external programming committees as needed to ensure the smooth development of programming · Serve on community event boards and communities as assigned Other duties as assigned. Position is full-time. Some local travel is required to fulfill the job responsibilities. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, as well as proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook are required. To be eligible for this position an applicant must submit a cover letter and resume via indeed.com. If a cover letter is not submitted, then the applicant will be ignored. Only applicants that apply on indeed.com will be considered. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Work Location: In person