Website The Sonor Foundation

Location: Candidates must work in the Foundation’s downtown Toronto office weekly, and can opt to also work from a home office, at the approval of the President.

Overview/Roles and Responsibilities: Reporting to the President, Narinder Dhami, and working in support of the Chief Executive Officer & Chair, Rebecca Gardiner, the Program Director plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation. The Program Director will leverage their deep understanding of philanthropy, the social sector, and systemic issues to foster sectoral collaboration and support joint efforts related to the Foundation’s priority social issues. The Program Director is responsible for grantee support and management, including the sourcing of grantees and the required diligence for selection, the implementation of multi-year, flexible funding strategies, and with building strong and trusting relationships with the grantee organizations. Additionally, the Program Director designs, implements, and manages the Foundation’s peer-to-peer and group learning experiences, provides capacity building and advisory support, and oversees impact reporting and learning management. To foster and expand sector collaboration, the Program Director supports collaborative efforts related to the Foundation’s priority social issues, contributes to policy and research, and collaborates with fellow funders, community leaders, and various levels of government. The Program Director serves as an ambassador for the Foundation’s work by attending and participating in community meetings, forums, workshops, and networks related to the Foundation’s funding priorities, interests, and greater philanthropic role in the community

Qualifications: As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative and proactive leader with deep knowledge and understanding of philanthropy, the social sector and of systemic issues. You are known to work across sectors and silos, as reflected in your experience from the philanthropic sector and, ideally also the private sector. You are knowledgeable of the granting process, and colleagues refer to your entrepreneurial mindset, your analytical and strategic thinking, and your problem solving skills. You have experience managing a financial budget and are adept at using the Microsoft Office suite, including a strong grasp of Excel. You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, demonstrated by your ability to effectively engage a diversity of partners including grantees and community partners. Candidates must have passion for the Foundation’s mission, a commitment to supporting underserved Canadians, and lived experience in a community the Foundation serves is considered a strong asset.

Application instructions: To learn more about this impactful opportunity with the Sonor Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton ([email protected]) and/or Jane Griffith ([email protected]) or visit: https://griffithgroup.ca/sonor-program-director/

Salary Range and Compensation Package: $120,000-170,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a benefits package and paid vacation

To apply for this job email your details to sam@griffithgroup.ca