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Program Director, Entrepreneurship Initiatives

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States ABFE Full time

The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation (RLDF) is a philanthropic organization committed to addressing complex social problems with creativity and passion. We strive to improve the lives of families and veterans, and to cultivate entrepreneurs through data-driven and collaborative approaches to funding. We aim to practice philanthropy with rigor and from a place of listening, seeking to be a learning organization that continually seeks greater understanding of our funding priorities.

Position Overview

RLDF seeks a Program Director for the Entrepreneurship grantmaking program. This position offers a unique opportunity to define and craft a strategy for RLDF's philanthropy over the next decade. Working in collaboration with the RLDF team, industry peers, and community nonprofits, this Director will develop and refine near and long-term giving priorities and practices for the portfolio.

Initial interests for the Entrepreneurship program include three key components:

  1. Access: All aspiring entrepreneurs should have equal opportunities to achieve their professional goals. Our goal is to ensure Chicago's entrepreneurs gain access to the necessary technical, relational, and financial capital to succeed in business.
  2. Talent: Great companies require exceptional leaders who are developed through time, experience, mentoring, education, and peer-to-peer learning. Our grantmaking will support organizations that create and attract business talent in the Chicago region, provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to under-resourced populations, and leverage the power of convening to advance funding goals.
  3. Business: Our grantmaking will support the development of companies, from neighborhood-based to high-growth, to strengthen their business operations and readiness. This includes promoting business development in low-income neighborhoods, fostering the work of business accelerators and business service organizations, supporting social enterprises, and fostering high-tech innovation and businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine the Entrepreneurship grantmaking strategy and priorities
  • Collaborate with the RLDF team, industry peers, and community nonprofits to advance funding goals
  • Support organizations that create and attract business talent in the Chicago region
  • Provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to under-resourced populations
  • Leverage the power of convening to advance funding goals

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in grantmaking and philanthropy
  • Strong understanding of entrepreneurship and business development
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

Salary Range:
$160,000