Program Manager, Birth Justice

The Program Manager, Birth Justice is a dynamic, engaged contributor to the overall efforts of Skyline Foundation, focusing on the issue areas pertinent to Skyline’s birth justice program. The Program Manager’s core responsibilities include working on the execution of Skyline Foundation’s strategic priorities in birth justice with a commitment to trust-based philanthropy, equity, and building partnerships with grantees. The Program Manager will also support the grantmaking strategy by analyzing results and contributing to ongoing improvements in the birth justice program.

Responsibilities

Grantmaking § In partnership with the Program Lead, Birth Justice, identify and assess potential grantee organizations in relation to the program strategy § Partner with grantees and potential grantees on applications and reporting to reduce administrative burden in accessing and managing grant funds § Invite proposals and prepare docket materials to recommend prospective grants to the board § Maintain relationships with grantees through periodic meetings and attending important convenings § Guide applicants and grantees throughout all stages of the grantmaking process § Partner with grants management to ensure efficient, accurate, compliant, and streamlined grantmaking processes and understand grantee financial health reviews § Participate in assessing grants and programs by analyzing grantee reports to share learning, progress, and outcomes to build a better understanding of the ecosystem and program impact Program Leadership & Relationships § Become a trusted partner to birth justice grantees, providing thoughtful and relevant support and assistance to applicants and grantees. § Document and track the regional, national, and international landscape, where applicable, to identify emerging opportunities to advance the midwifery field to inform grantmaking, further partnerships in the Birth Justice program and in philanthropy, and to increase the knowledge base about the needs of communities and grantees § Deepen current and develop new relationships with a broad range of public, private, nonprofit, and advocacy partners; work collaboratively to identify strategic approaches to support the midwifery field § Conduct research and develop internal communication materials on topics that are current or future areas of focus for grantmaking and inform the board about health policy and regulatory changes that will impact the field and the goals of the portfolio Organizational Collaboration & Process Improvement § Participate in foundation staff-wide activities to continuously improve foundation processes, build collegial culture, and encourage cross-departmental learning § Collaborate and share information with colleagues within the foundation through active use of foundation knowledge management systems § Contribute to a continuous learning environment within the foundation team that includes creation of opportunities for shared learning among staff