Head of US Programs at Imaginable Futures

The application deadline for this role is Tuesday, October 7th.

Driven by a vision where learning sparks opportunity and every learner can thrive and shape their own futures, Imaginable Futures supports organizations that build and strengthen equity in education.

About the Organization

We believe lasting change is driven by collaboration. That's why we partner with communities, organizations, and peer funders across Brazil, Kenya, and the United States to disrupt patterns of inequity and catalyze meaningful change for all learners. As a venture of The Omidyar Group, we have invested over $330 million in more than 265 partners who are the visionaries, connectors, and advocates transforming imagined futures into shared realities. Learn more at imaginablefutures.com.

About the Role

What You\'ll Do

The Head of US Programs will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for IF\'s regional operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives and mission. This role involves overseeing all aspects of regional management, including program implementation, partnerships development, budget management, team management, and stakeholder engagement. The Head of US Programs will cultivate relationships with key partners, donors, and stakeholders to enhance the organization\'s impact. They will develop and execute strategic plans including partnerships and fundraising, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Leading a high-performance team that operates with shared accountability into other functional teams at the organization - the Head of US Programs will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. They will represent IF at high-profile events and in the media, advocating for the organization\'s mission and initiatives. The Head of US Programs should possess a deep understanding of regional issues, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in nonprofit management. Cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate diverse environments are essential, as is a willingness to travel within the US with an additional 2-4 international trips per year.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Executive and Regional Leadership :

• Contribute to the development of IF\'s organizational strategy.
• Align firm-wide priorities with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth and effective execution across all areas.
• Contribute to firm-wide leadership beyond local geography.
• Effectively communicate key strategy learnings, progress, wins, and failures internally and to the board.

Program Strategy :

Collaboration, Partnerships and Fundraising :

Program Execution :

Team and Culture :

Note : This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as required by the team and organization.

Who You\'ll Work With

Required Skills and Experience

Note : We view this section as a guide, not a checklist. We encourage you to apply even if you don\'t satisfy every single bullet on this list.

Additional Details

Location and Work Environment

This is a remote (work from home) role with the opportunity to be based in certain regions in the United States. The role requires a minimum of 25% or more US travel for relationship building and partnership opportunities.

Locations :

Compensation

Imaginable Futures’ Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles inform what we do and what we aspire to achieve. Our website provides more information on how we define and implement each of these principles.

The application deadline for this role is Tuesday, October 7th.

#J-18808-Ljbffr