Foundation Vice President of Philanthropy - job 1 of 2

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Internet Society. We are currently looking for a Foundation Vice President of Philanthropy in Washington (USA).

Are you a visionary leader in philanthropy with a passion for impact, inclusion, and the power of the Internet? In this senior leadership role, you will shape and execute grantmaking strategies, oversee high-impact funding initiatives, and build strategic partnerships that drive global change. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams across programs, operations, MEL, and communications, guiding the organization’s philanthropic efforts toward measurable results. This position offers the chance to champion innovative, community-driven approaches to development while enhancing the organization’s global profile.

Accountabilities:

• Define and lead multi-year strategic philanthropic plans aligned with long-term organizational goals and ecosystem needs.
• Oversee a global grantmaking portfolio and ensure alignment with strategy, community impact, and co-funding objectives.
• Lead a cross-functional team comprising Programs, Operations, MEL, and Communications functions.
• Act as a public ambassador for the organization’s philanthropic efforts, building trust with stakeholders, donors, and communities.
• Strengthen systems and policies to support efficient, accountable, and transparent grant operations.
• Foster internal and external partnerships and ensure equitable, localized, and grantee-centric practices.
• Cultivate relationships with co-fund donors such as governments, foundations, multilateral organizations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Guide annual strategic planning through team retreats and cross-departmental collaboration.

• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in philanthropy, international development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in digital development, tech policy, or technology-driven social impact programs.
• Demonstrated success managing global, multicultural teams in remote environments.
• Proven ability to design and execute complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives or funding strategies.
• Strong knowledge of trust-based and collaborative funding models, and evidence-based learning.
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and people management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
• Advanced degree in public policy, international development, philanthropy, or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 40% of the time.

• Opportunity to drive meaningful global impact by expanding access to the Internet and empowering communities.
• Inclusive and mission-driven work culture with values rooted in collaboration, respect, and passion.
• Generous paid time off and local public holidays.
• Paid volunteer time to give back to your community.
• Annual education/professional development allowance.
• Flexible remote work model and work-from-home options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package based on your country and local market standards.

About our process:

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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