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ABOUT EPIC FOUNDATION Epic is a dynamic and forward-thinking international foundation committed to driving positive change in the world and transforming the lives of vulnerable communities. We serve as a bridge between those on
• We mobilize donors: We offer innovative giving solutions so that individuals and companies alike can support our portfolios. • We guarantee impact: We analyze the performance
the ground, nonprofits forging solutions to today’s most
of nonprofits and report back to donors, ensuring trust
pressing challenges, and the donors—individual and
and accountability.
corporate—who are essential to fueling that work. We find, select, and monitor nonprofit organizations that
Additionally, Epic leverages its 100% model:
design and implement essential solutions to transform
Our goal is to foster lasting change for children,
the lives of children and youth and protect our planet for
youth and our planet, and move the needle in the way
generations to come.
philanthropy currently operates. To do so, we invest in a team of experts from diverse backgrounds who use
As a grantmaker, we have historically dedicated
their knowledge and expertise to bridge the gap between
our funding to issues affecting children and youth
nonprofits and donors.
in their human development—education, economic empowerment, health, rights, and protection. Since
Our Board, Advisory Board, Trusted Circle and corporate
2022, acknowledging climate change as the greatest
strategic partners cover 100% of our operational
existential threat, we curate a second portfolio dedicated
expenses to ensure that 100% of donations go to the
to Environment and Livelihoods issues.
nonprofits in our portfolio.
Since our creation in 2015, Epic has mobilized over 80
What’s more, Epic provides multi-year, unrestricted
million dollars and supported 54 organizations in 11
funding to its portfolio partners. This means we don’t
countries worldwide.
fund specific programs or projects, but rather invest in the organization itself. We let the people who know best
The Epic model is built on three core activities:
spend the funds in the ways which are most needed.
• We back nonprofits: We build and manage portfolios of highly-vetted nonprofits to whom our strategic
For more information: https://epic.foundation/
support will be game changing.
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THE ROLE Role:
Programs Director
Location:
Paris, France (2-day per week remote work
arrangements permitted)
Salary:
Competitive – contact us for details
JOB SUMMARY Epic Foundation is seeking a Programs Director to lead our programmatic and grantmaking efforts. The Programs Director will play a crucial role within the foundation. Aligned with our strategic objectives, the Programs Director will articulate and implement Epic’s programmatic and grantmaking strategy, from selection to monitoring, and hold responsibility for managing Epic’s portfolio of non-profits and overall relationship with our grantee partners. The Programs Director will manage the Programs team globally (4 people) and will report to the COO. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit leadership, program management, grantmaking, and a deep passion for social impact and strategic philanthropy.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and execute Programs’ strategy with a high degree of professionalism and commitment, in alignment with Epic’s mission, value, and strategic goals. • Provide leadership and management to the Programs team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. • Manage, develop, and nurture relationships with Epic’s grantees and key partners in the nonprofit sector, staying abreast of emerging best practices and trends relevant to our portfolios. • Oversee and conduct, with the Programs team, the annual selection processes to find and select new groundbreaking nonprofits for Epic’s portfolios, including comprehensive due diligence. • Oversee and manage ongoing trimester monitoring of portfolio organizations, with a capacity to innovate and integrate tech tools to improve processes and outcomes. • Streamline and align grantmaking strategy with Operations and Development teams’ practices. • Develop a capacity-building approach to provide ad-hoc technical support to organizations as relevant and desired. • Collaborate with other Epic teams to develop internal and external knowledge management and promote the work of our grantee partners, contributing to Development and Engagement strategies for donor acquisition and retention.
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CANDIDATE PROFILE Required Skills • 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within the nonprofit sector, with a track record of nonprofit program management, grantmaking, and/or social impact investment, preferably in areas of human development, poverty, and/or education. Knowledge of environmental protection and climate action is a plus. • Understanding of good and innovative practices in philanthropic strategies and technical expertise in one or more areas of our topical focus. • Strong understanding of nonprofit management, design, and impact analysis with the ability to assess a nonprofit across impact, operations, and governance. • Empathetic, collaborative, and visionary leader with demonstrated management skills; exceptional team player with the ability to work across cultures and languages. • Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences; strong analytical and evaluative skills. • Ability to work in a lean and entrepreneurial organization with a high degree of self-management; strong project management skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload at a fast pace. • Comfortable using technology and learning new software (experience with Salesforce a plus). • Native level of English; a professional/proficient level of French is needed
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HOW TO APPLY
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Selection Process
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the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe
challenge; and yet their transition into leadership is vital to an organisations
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senders list and regularly check their spam folder.
mission and success.
no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this
Equality Statement
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post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Equality and diversity are at the core of Epic Foundation’s values.
supporting remarkable leaders and teams in purpose-led organisations.
will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be
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additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion,
Closing Date:
24 March 2024
First stage interviews:
Early April 2024
Final interviews:
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