Program Director - Vibrant Neighborhoods

DescriptionAbout UsThe Cleveland Foundation, established in 1914, is the world's first and one of the largest community foundations, with assets exceeding $3 billion. Our mission is to enhance the lives of all residents of Greater Cleveland, now and for generations to come, by working together with our donors to build community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on key community issues.Guided by our core values of stewardship, equity, integrity, partnership, innovation, anti-racism, and leadership, we strive to make Greater Cleveland a great and global American city. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all our endeavors, ensuring that every individual has the tools and support they need to pursue their greatest dreams.As we continue to grow and evolve, we are dedicated to building strong relationships and trust across our community, working collaboratively to create innovative, impactful, and internationally recognized contributions to the field of philanthropy.About YouYou are passionate about making a difference in your community and excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. You manage and drive forward multiple responsibilities, and you thrive when working collaboratively with diverse groups to solve complex challenges, and you have a proven ability to lead with integrity, foster inclusiveness, and innovate. You bring a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to equity to everything you do, always ensuring your work drives social impact and results in tangible, positive outcomes.Your best results come from thinking strategically while staying grounded in practical, results-oriented action. You analyze sector trends and integrate insights into decision-making, identifying long-term opportunities and developing plans to seize them. As an excellent communicator and trusted partner, you can listen actively, seek to understand different perspectives, and apply innovative ideas to drive change. You possess a growth mindset, excel in team dynamics, and have a track record of applying entrepreneurial spirit to problem-solving, all while upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.About The Cleveland Foundation’s Impact AgendaThe Cleveland Foundation's impact agenda focuses on driving significant progress in Greater Cleveland by focusing our resources on both immediate and long-term impact. In Immediate Impact, we support the immediate needs and priorities of communities and residents in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga Counties. In Long-term Impact, we focus on long-term change that addresses the negative impact of historic disinvestment and inequity. The long-term priorities include growing the region's economy, investing in vibrant neighborhoods, and connecting people to prosperity. Our community endowment allows us to make big changes to big things, focusing on complex, consequential community challenges that could result in defined, measurable impact at scale.Position SummaryThe Program Director for Investing Vibrant Neighborhoods is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic design, execution and management of the Cleveland Foundation’s #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06