Program Director, Veterans, The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States ABFE Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Director to lead our Veterans grantmaking program. This is a unique opportunity to define and craft a strategy for our philanthropy over the next decade.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and refine near and long-term giving priorities and practices for the portfolio.
  • Collaborate with our team, industry peers, and community nonprofits to advance our mission.
  • Invest in efforts that help veterans and their families transition into the post-military chapter of life.
  • Focus on ensuring veterans and their families can access affordable, high-quality health care.
  • Support career and technical education for skilled trades, two and four-year degrees, and veteran entrepreneurship.
Initial Interests
  • Successful Reintegration
    • Support programs that help veterans and their families through counseling and peer-to-peer community-based supports.
    • Invest in money management and credit building resources.
    • Pathways to stable housing and home ownership.
  • Health and Well-Being
    • Efforts to ensure veterans and their families can access affordable, high-quality health care.
    • Focus on physical disabilities and mental health supports.
  • Workforce Opportunities
    • Career and technical education for skilled trades.
    • Pursuit of two and four-year degrees.
    • Veteran entrepreneurship for small businesses to high-growth businesses.
    Requirements

Salary Range: $160,000



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