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Director, Strategic Programs
Strategic Programs is a newly formed department/business unit that has been established to serve the needs of institutional clients and partners who aspire to create impact through large-scale initiatives. The emphasis of the work is on strategies, mechanisms and funds to support environmental grant-making and collaborative work on significant environmental issues, with an additional focus on social issues.
Major Objectives
Reporting to the Vice-President, Business Development and Services, the newly created position of Director, Strategic Programs provides leadership and direct accountability for Tides Canada’s new Strategic Programs department/business unit. The Director, Strategic Programs will:
- Increase Tides Canada’s impact, improve current client relationships, increase the client base, and drive partnerships to achieve real results on key environmental initiatives through programmatic design, implementation and support
- Be accountable for research, evaluation and grant administration in Tides Canada
- In partnership with other members of the senior management team, be responsible for growing Tides Canada’s reputation as a knowledgeable, innovative and reliable philanthropic leader that works with diverse parties on intractable environmental issues
- Be accountable for overseeing programmatic input and support to clients focused on social issues in Canada
Qualifications
- Recognized as an expert in one or more environmental issues or conservation approaches that are important in Canada (e.g., habitat and species protection, climate and energy issues, maintenance of biodiversity, conservation program planning, etc.)
- Masters degree in a related field, supplemented by 10 years of related experience in grant-making, science, research or environmental program or policy planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and management in the philanthropic or non-profit sectors
- Clear track record in establishing positive relationships with funders and NGOs in Canada and the United States
Application Details
For a full backgrounder, position description and outline of qualifications and desired personal characteristics, and to learn how to apply for this position, please click here.
We will accept applications until the position is filled. No recruiters please.
