Program Director, Community Investment and Partnerships

Position Overview

EBCF seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Program Director with philanthropic expertise and a keen, generative problem‐solving ability. This senior leader will shape, implement, and evaluate key grantmaking strategies that align with the Foundation’s mission, while orchestrating connections across discrete areas of grantmaking. The role requires a deep understanding of economic development, racial equity, movement building, and social justice to drive an impact-driven programmatic strategy within the Community Investment and Partnerships (CIP) department.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of CIP’s grantmaking strategies and internal initiatives in close partnership with the VP.
• Community Engagement: Maintain a visible presence through public speaking, forums, and participation in philanthropic and civic initiatives to bolster community partnerships.
• Staff Supervision: Mentor and supervise program staff, providing performance feedback and cultivating a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Foster deep inter-departmental connections, ensuring alignment of strategies and promoting a culture of continuous learning and trust.
• Resource Deployment: Strategically allocate funds and steward organizational resources to address community needs and drive impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, or community-based work with at least 3 years in a supervisory or strategic leadership role.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, grantmaking, and managing large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency in the Bay Area is required; multiple years in Alameda or Contra Costa County are preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to transformational leadership, community-driven change, and values-based grantmaking.
• In-depth knowledge of the East Bay nonprofit landscape, community issues, and systemic inequities.