EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Program Officer

www.ghrfoundation.org

KeyStone Search has been retained in the recruitment of a Program Officer, Education Innovation and Catholic Schools Programs for the GHR Foundation based in Minnesota.

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ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND The GHR Foundation was founded in 1965 upon the belief that through mutual love and respect for all humankind, the world will be a better place where poverty, illiteracy, intolerance and chronic health issues (both physical and mental) will be eased. GHR employs Catholic social values, entrepreneurial creativity, and the spirit and practice of transformational philanthropy to achieve this goal The GHR Foundation is a member of the Opus Philanthropy Group which is the philanthropic service arm of the Adler Management, LLC family office. The GHR Foundation, along with five other foundations, is a client of Adler Management, which provides advisory and financial services to the group of foundations. The GHR Foundation has assets of approximately $300 million and does not accept unsolicited grant applications. The Foundation establishes long-term partnerships with select educational and social service institutions and devotes a significant portion of its charitable giving to these organizations. In making large annual gifts within a long-term funding commitment, the Foundation is affording its grantees the time and opportunity to create and innovate, to leverage resources for even greater impact, and to touch the lives of those they serve in ways that are more powerful. Other long-term grants are given to a select group of organizations. These grants address important social issues as opposed to a single project or organization. The grants are transformational and support creative, entrepreneurial programs with high standards of conduct and measureable impact. Examples of such grants, as seen in certain current areas of the foundation, include the Children in Families Initiative, the Interfaith Initiative, the Sister Support Initiative, work with Urban Catholic Schools and the Solutions Initiative. The Foundation has also committed funding for Alzheimers programs targeted at greater awareness, early detection, caregiver support, and education in addition to medical research. The GHR Foundation offices are located in a lovely setting in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

JOB PURPOSE The Program Officers primary focus is to provide program development and project management support to the GHR Foundation to ensure the foundation meets the goals set by the board, particularly in the area of education innovation and Catholic schools.

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND COLLABORATION The Program Officer will report to the Program Director for this initiative of the GHR Foundation and actively collaborate with the Advisors and staff of the other five foundations within the Opus Philanthropy Group. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Work on all aspects of the grant-making process, including developing strategies for new initiatives aimed at Foundation focus areas, working with prospective grantees to develop realistic grant proposals that are within their capacity to deliver and within the Foundations current funding plans. Oversee and monitor active grants including tracking grantee progress, providing guidance and assistance to grantees, ensuring execution of terms of grant, and reviewing and analyzing grantee reports. Develop and use processes and technology to support efficient grant-making. Develop methods and systems for analyzing grant impact and effectiveness for the purposes of accountability and learning by the Foundation, individual staff members, grantees and peer organizations in collaboration with the Executive Director and other Principal Advisors. Prepare relevant written materials for Board and management review. Actively identify innovative trends, resources and individuals in the broader field of education to generate potential solutions to the complex problems facing Catholic schools. Represent the GHR Foundation at meetings, forums, and public presentations, as appropriate. Facilitate connections and partnerships across organizations and institutions working on shared issues, in coordination with the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for the position of a Program Officer is a professional with a minimum of five to seven years of relevant philanthropy or related experience and an active curiosity and passion for the charitable purposes of GHR Foundation, including issues of education innovation and Catholic schools. The individual will possess strong skills in program development, management and evaluation. The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with exemplary communication and project management skills, entrepreneurial orientation and possess a strong commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the GHR Foundation. An undergraduate degree is required with a graduate degree preferred in a related field.

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Other essential skills and experience include: Solid understanding of the emerging trends, education concepts, and technical and practical issues involved in education innovation and Catholic schools. Professional demeanor with proven ability to build collaborative relationships. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Program management experience. Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in project management, evaluation methodology, and planning. Strategic thinker with analytical and planning skills and experience. Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team environment. A high energy level, sound judgment, and tolerance for pressured work. High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics. Excellent interpersonal communication skills including comfort with presenting to a variety of internal and external audiences.

Successful candidates will be collaborative, positive, and able to deal well with ambiguity. They will be adept at building collegial relationships and able to respond to issues with clarity and diplomacy. They will inspire and foster trust and confidence in staff, executive management, and their colleagues. They will have a willingness to travel on an occasional basis, both domestically and internationally. COMPENSATION The total compensation package for this position is competitive and includes participation in a comprehensive benefits plan.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Lars Leafblad, MBA Principal 612-375-8989 larsl@keystonesearch.com Marcia S. Ballinger, PhD Principal 612-375-8895 marciab@keystonesearch.com

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