MidGrowing growth
Foundation Program Officer
Decide which causes receive philanthropic funding
$65,000 – $140,000/yrEvaluate grant applications and manage funding portfolios for private foundations.
Highlights
Common tasks
Review proposals, conduct site visits, recommend grants, and monitor funded programs.
Potential downsides
Saying no to worthy causes, power dynamics with grantees, and foundation board politics.
Skills
TeachingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making
Interests
Social impactPsychologyLaw & policyBusiness & strategy
Industries
Government
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeHands-onAnalytical
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