Senior Director, Global Philanthropy Network

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States The Synergos Institute Full time
About The Synergos Institute

The Synergos Institute is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to solving complex issues and societal problems worldwide. Our Bridging Leadership approach fosters trust and collective action, driving meaningful change.

We create enabling environments across sectors, empowering communities to address pressing challenges like poverty, social injustice, and climate change. Our work spans various areas, including child safety, leadership development, and agricultural development.

The Global Philanthropists Circle (GPC) is a network of leading philanthropic individuals and families, leveraging Bridging Leadership to collaborate and learn from peers. Members share our commitment to creating a more just, equitable, and regenerative world.

About the Opportunity

The Synergos Institute seeks an experienced Managing Director, Global Philanthropists Circle, to lead our network of philanthropists. This critical role reports to the CEO and is a key member of the leadership team.

The Managing Director will oversee the GPC, a global network with members from 30 countries, supporting values-driven philanthropists and social investors to address systemic causes of poverty and inequity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategy and Operations
    • Develop and implement the strategic direction for Philanthropy at Synergos, ensuring adequate systems, staffing, and resources for successful delivery.
  • Program and Business Development
    • Design and execute a strong offering of products, programs, and services for members, enhancing their impact and driving continued engagement.
    • Develop a successful business development and resource mobilization strategy, aligning with Synergos' overall goals and mission.
    • Lead with humility, serving as a resource on philanthropy and international development trends for members and stakeholders.
  • Team Management
    • Align the global Philanthropy team around a shared vision, strategy, and workplan, considering diverse contexts and markets.
    • Assure capture of data on CRM and drive accountability, evaluation, and assessment measures and systems.
    • Support global team members to achieve portfolio- and market-specific goals through mentorship and team workshopping.
    • Manage departmental budget and ensure responsible use of resources within the team.
Qualifications
  • At least 15 years of management experience, with a successful track record of managing and mentoring a global team.
  • Exceptional capacity for empathetic listening and authentic relationship building with diverse stakeholders.
  • Significant experience in building, managing, and facilitating action-oriented networks across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
  • Exceptional ability to manage and execute complex projects, with strong experience in project planning and management, budgeting, and financial management.
  • A nuanced understanding and lived experience of the current opportunities and challenges in global philanthropy and social investment.
  • Experienced communicator and inclusive facilitator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English and experience living and working in more than one country.
  • Familiarity with organizing, community/network building, and inclusive facilitation methodologies.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%).

The Synergos Institute offers outstanding benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, community service day, and much more.

The Synergos Institute is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex (including gender identity, nonconformity, presentation, or expression), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Synergos Institute is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

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