Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
Position Description
Program Director
Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Fund’s
grantmaking and non-grantmaking activities and programming that focus on four
priorities for women and girls: core needs, economic opportunity, health and wellness
and challenging inequality. The Program Director reports directly to the Executive
Director and works closely with the entire staff and Grants Policy Committee regarding
all grantmaking and advocacy functions.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for all aspects of the Fund’s programmatic work, including but not
limited to:
o Grantmaking
 Works with Fund Executive Director and Grants Policy Committee
in developing policies, grant guidelines, evaluations for all grant
programs
 Prepare and guide Grants Allocation Committee in their role
 Serves externally as primary contact for all grant inquiries and
responds in a timely, thoughtful and flexible way in accordance
with Fund’s commitment to diverse grantee population
 Conduct Site Visits
o Runs Girls Advisory Board Program
o Actively manages grantee partner relationship
o Develops and implement annual forums, conference and meetings to
highlight Fund’s priorities.
o Works internally with all Fund staff in a team environment to share
information about issues
o Supports all development activities
Represents the Fund at community meetings and is responsible for grants
representation in all Fund communications, such as web, enews, printed
publications, annual report
Stays informed regarding social change grant programs across the country to keep
the Fund responsive and creative in its policies and relationships with the
nonprofit community and other constituencies
Works with Fund staff to coordinate a successful and meaningful annual Grants
celebration that reflects the unique role of the Fund. Shares information about
grantees and community needs as it pertains especially to women and girls
Works with Fund Executive Director on all other special projects and as requested
Benefits
This is a full time salaried position with all benefits outlined in the Fund’s Personnel
Policy Manual. Salary commensurate with experience.
The Chester County Fund for Women & Girls is an equal opportunity employer. We
consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender,
national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other
legally protected status.
Qualifications
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Minimum B.A. plus two years work experience in nonprofit and/or philanthropic
institutions; M.A. in relevant field preferred
Knowledge of issues and challenges facing women and girls as well as of
strategies that contribute to advancing economic security and justice for women
and girls
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Highly organized, professional and meticulous with detail and protocol
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent technology skills