About Crown Family Philanthropies
Crown Family Philanthropies (“CFP” or the “Foundation”) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company (see below) and supports the Crown Family’s philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. In 2009, after more than 60 years of family grantmaking under the name Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, CFP was developed to represent and facilitate an array of family grantmaking practices. Today the legacy of Arie and Ida Crown lives on in the work continued by their descendants, who remain dedicated to the Jewish tradition of tikun olam, or “repairing the world.” Supported by a professional staff, CFP is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who come together to set strategy and make grantmaking decisions.
About the Position
Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP or the Foundation) seeks a Program Director to oversee strategic development and program execution for its Health and Human Services (HHS) Program. Reporting to the CFP President and serving alongside other Foundation leaders, the Director will manage the HHS Program team, including a Senior Program Analyst and Program/Data Analyst. CFP’s HHS Program portfolio is guided by the Foundation’s Health and Human Services Committee, an engaged group of trustees who provide direction to CFP staff.
The HHS Program Director will facilitate the family’s long-standing commitment to supporting safety-net services in Chicago-area communities, with a particular focus on ending homelessness in the city and building capacity in the domestic violence sector. They will lead the development and implementation of strategies and systems that result in dynamic grantmaking that maximizes social impact and deepens family engagement. The Director must be able to sit at the table with top nonprofit, philanthropic, and government leaders and add value through deep discussions and the development of close partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in the field, highly creative, intelligent, inspiring, and particularly adept at handling sensitive and complex topics with multiple stakeholders.
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Work with the HHS Committee (especially the Committee’s Co-Chairs and other Foundation leaders) to develop impact strategy and goals, guide direction of the portfolio, develop grant recommendations, assess current grant initiatives, and coordinate learning opportunities aligned with the strategic framework
• Serve as CFP’s content area expert and represent the institution in health and human services arenas (especially in sectors addressing homelessness and domestic violence), as well as take a leadership role in initiating convenings among funders and practitioners in the field; act as a field-wide thought partner on issues of strategic importance; and engage Crown family members in opportunities to think broadly about and innovate long-horizon, sustainable solutions
• Identify, establish and cultivate partnerships to fund and operationalize Committee strategies
• Develop and track metrics for clusters of related grants and work with grantees to embed evaluation indicators into both grants and portfolios
• Inform Committee members of the economic and social impacts of key policy developments and initiatives related to domestic violence prevention, housing insecurity, and other public health and human service matters; engage with leading experts in the field and share relevant information; maintain an understanding of relevant issues and developments and be an overall leader in the field
• Maintain deep relationships with diverse stakeholders, including grantees, funders and other external stakeholders to collaborate on efforts and maximize impact; understand best practices and immediate needs; advocate for grantee partners within the foundation and the field
• Plan, manage, and co-lead Committee meetings, supporting the Committee Chairs to ensure dynamic, engaging, and productive sessions
• Conduct due diligence on and present health and human-services grants; collaborate with the Foundation’s grants management team to ensure that grantmaking complies with all regulations on private foundations and public charities
• Develop opportunities for family member learning and engagement
• Oversee the HHS Program team, including a Senior Program Analyst and Program/Data Analyst, providing leadership and mentorship to CFP staff on the team
• Serve on CFP leadership team overseeing internal CFP projects and activities
• Provide support on individual grantmaking, advising family members on compelling philanthropic opportunities for personal giving in the sector
Experience
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the field of health and human services within the philanthropy, government and/or non-profit sectors; significant experience and exposure to the non-profit sector and the specific challenges of domestic violence, housing insecurity, and/or homelessness in the Chicago region strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience effectively leading and managing teams (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience; master’s degree in relevant field is a plus
Core Competencies (Skills and Abilities)
• Deep knowledge of the health and human services landscape in Chicago; content area expert, knowledgeable about national trends and innovations that may be relevant to Chicago
• Talented, inspirational leader with outstanding relationship and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to plan strategically, taking into consideration an evolving landscape and lessons drawn from grantee experiences, field knowledge, and evaluation and measurement results; ability to conceive and execute high level strategy and align tactical needs creatively and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve bold goals, develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes, and reassess goals and priorities as appropriate
• Detail oriented with keen conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking skills and an inquisitive nature
• Significant experience managing and coaching operationally diverse and dispersed teams
• Superb organizational skills including ability to prioritize agendas and manage conflicting needs; ability to respond flexibly to shifting priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfortable operating in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated track record of communicating complex issues succinctly; ability to listen and synthesize multiple inputs
• Ability to interpret and generate financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to act with humility, sensitivity, and discretion
• Growth mindset with an eagerness to receive feedback and seek opportunities for professional development
Compensation and Benefits
Henry Crown and Company (HCC) and the Crown Family Philanthropies division offer a generous compensation package that includes health insurance, 401(K), paid time off, pension, and profit sharing. Salary will be discussed in candidates' first interview.
Additional Information
Henry Crown and Company and the Crown Family Philanthropies division are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+every single qualification. At HCC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authenticworkplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with everycandidate for this or other roles.
Note: Henry Crown and Company and CFP currently operate in a hybrid work environment, with staff expected to work in the downtown Chicago office a minimum of two days per week.
About Henry Crown and Company
Henry Crown and Company is a Chicago-based, privately-held operation [not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization] that manages business interests and coordinates investments falling into four broadly-defined categories: publicly traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. The corporate office employs approximately 200 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, accounting, tax, human resources, information technologies, legal, family services, philanthropy, and administration.
