Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP or the Foundation) seeks a Program Director to oversee strategic development and program execution for its Environment Program. Reporting to the CFP President and serving alongside other Foundation leaders, the Director will manage the Environment Program team, including a Program Officer and Program Analyst. CFP's Environment Program portfolio is guided by the Foundation's Environment Committee, an engaged group of trustees who provide direction to CFP staff.
The Environment Program Director will facilitate the family's commitment to environmental protection, with a particular focus onprotecting and restoring the Great Lakesandtaking action to avert the catastrophic risks from climate change. They will lead the development and implementation of strategies and systems that result in dynamic and equitable grantmaking that maximizes environmental and social impact and deepens family engagement.
The Program Director must be able to sit at the table with key nonprofit, philanthropic, and government leaders and add value through deep discussions and the development of close partnerships.The ideal candidate willbe a recognized leader in the field, highly creative, intelligent, inspiring, forward-thinking, and particularly adept at handling sensitive and complex topics with multiple stakeholders.