About Flourish Fund

Flourish Fund is a venture philanthropy organization seeking to catalyze large-scale social innovation for human flourishing. At their best moments throughout history, followers of Jesus have changed the ways society cares for the most vulnerable – unlocking the possibility for more people and communities to flourish. We believe this transformation can happen again in our lifetime, and generous givers can fuel this change.

Our first initiative, Flourish: Children & Families, focuses on reimagining foster care and strengthening vulnerable families through strategic philanthropic investments. We are guided by the conviction that the church has unique institutional, communal, and spiritual resources to address fundamental problems of relational brokenness, creating sustainable, redemptive change through both local implementation and national field-building efforts.

The Opportunity

We seek an exceptional Senior Program Manager to join our growing team and support our programmatic efforts. This role offers the unique opportunity to execute how philanthropic capital drives innovation in child welfare, combining the rigor of venture capital with the heart of social impact.

You'll manage a diverse portfolio of grants across Flourish Fund's initiatives, particularly its first initiative on child & family well-being: our $2 million Technology & Innovation program helping organizations leverage AI to transform foster care outcomes, and our place-based investments in communities across the country. This is a chance to work at the intersection of faith and social innovation while building the infrastructure for a new kind of strategic philanthropy.

Core Responsibilities

Grant Portfolio Management (60%)

• Manage 15-20 active grants simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives established by the Managing Director of Strategy & Impact
• Conduct initial outreach to potential grantees and maintain primary relationships throughout the grant lifecycle
• Review and analyze grant applications, conducting due diligence and preparing funding recommendations for leadership
• Draft grant agreements that clearly articulate project descriptions, deliverables, and success metrics
• Monitor grantee progress through regular check-ins, site visits, and milestone reviews
• Coordinate strategic support for grantees
• Coordinate with Community Leads to identify high-potential organizations and support place-based engagement in our target geographies

Measurement & Evaluation (20%)

• Implement measurement frameworks designed by the Managing Director of Strategy & Impact
• Coordinate data collection and impact reporting across the portfolio
• Analyze program outcomes and cost-effectiveness metrics to inform future funding decisions
• Partner with grantees to strengthen their evaluation capacity
• Prepare quarterly and annual impact reports for board and donors

Field Building & Convening (15%)

• Plan and facilitate grantee convenings to foster collaboration and shared learning
• Identify opportunities for cross-portfolio connections and partnerships
• Document and disseminate best practices and innovations from the portfolio
• Represent Flourish Fund at sector conferences and events as needed

Systems & Strategy Support (5%)

• Collaborate in designing and implementing Flourish Fund's new grant management system
• Support the Managing Director in continuous improvement of grantmaking processes
• Assist with fundraising efforts by preparing compelling grantee stories and impact data

What You Bring

Required Experience & Skills

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit program management, grantmaking, or related fields
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects and multiple stakeholder relationships
• Experience with or strong understanding of measurement and evaluation methodologies (theory of change, logic models, outcomes measurement)
• Excellent analytical and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic relationships across diverse communities
• General familiarity with AI and technology applications in the social sector (technical expertise not required)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in grantmaking, venture philanthropy, or foundation program management
• Background in child welfare, family strengthening, or related human services
• Experience working with faith-based organizations and understanding of their unique strengths
• Knowledge of the foster care system and family preservation approaches
• Familiarity with cost-per-outcome analysis and social return on investment methodologies
• Master's degree in public administration, social work, business, or related field

Personal Attributes

We are a young and rapidly growing organization. To thrive at Flourish Fund you will be:

• Intellectually curious and energized by tackling tough challenges
• Entrepreneurially minded, with an attitude of continuous learning
• A proactive self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity
• Humble, selfless, and good humored
• Deeply committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families

Faith & Values

As a mission-driven organization, we seek someone with a mature Orthodox Christian faith who is energized by our vision for Kingdom impact and aligned with our core values:

• Radically Generous: We are open-handed and collaborative, sharing credit, empowering others, and willing to sacrifice.
• Peacemakers: In a polarized age, we seek mutual flourishing; we are quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
• Relationship-Centered: We care for each other and our partners as whole persons, showing compassion and empathy and believing in the dignity of all.
• Faithful Stewards: As stewards of God's capital, we reject the status quo and hold ourselves to high standards of excellence, innovation, and results.
• Pursuing Wisdom: We seek deep understanding and reject simple answers, thinking humbly and holistically about complex challenges.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $110,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements in our remote-first environment
• Opportunity to shape a growing organization's grantmaking strategy
• Meaningful work with tangible impact on vulnerable families
• Supportive team environment with experienced leadership and mentorship

Location & Travel

We operate a remote-first working environment, with several team members located in Alexandria, VA and others distributed in other geographies. Team in-person meetings take place 4-6 times a year, usually in the Washington, DC metro area. Regular travel will be required (up to 50%) for partner site visits and grantee meetings.

To Apply

If you have any questions, please contact team@flourishfund.org. If you would like to apply, submit your CV with a letter of interest at this link: [placeholder link for application]

In your cover letter, please explain:

1. Why Flourish Fund's mission resonates with you personally
2. A specific example of how you've managed complex stakeholder relationships
3. Your approach to balancing rigorous analysis with relationship-based grantmaking

Flourish Fund is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience relevant to our mission. We are an equal opportunity employer.