Position Summary

Global Philanthropy Project (GPP) seeks a Senior Program Officer for Philanthropic Field Engagement to join our team working to expand philanthropic support for LGBTI people and movements in the Global South and East. The role will focus on engaging the field of global LGBTI philanthropy and coordinating GPP’s Responding to Anti-Gender Ideology Task Force. 

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, politically savvy, highly dedicated and resourceful, can work well independently and collaboratively, and is committed to contributing to advancing the rights of LGBTI people globally. 

About Global Philanthropy Project

Global Philanthropy Project (GPP) is a collaboration of funders and philanthropic advisors working to expand global philanthropic support to advance the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people in the Global South and East.

Established in 2009, GPP’s 23 member organizations include many of the leading global funders and philanthropic advisors for LGBTI rights. GPP is internationally recognized as the primary thought leader and go-to partner for donor coordination around global LGBTI work.

More information: https://globalphilanthropyproject.org/

Responsibilities and Activities 

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Field Engagement, Senior Program Officer is responsible for executing the strategy of the Philanthropic Field Engagement initiative and coordinating GPP’s Responding to Anti-Gender Ideology Task Force. Job responsibilities and activities include, but are not limited to:

Task Force Coordination

• Lead the Responding to Anti-Gender Ideology (RAGI) Funders’ Task Force through managing task force members and key stakeholders, developing meeting agendas and preparatory materials, and facilitating meetings. 
• Coordinate with the RAGI Task Force co-chairs to track trends in the field and philanthropic sector and refine the strategic direction of the task force in response to emerging trends. 
• Support and increase membership in the Task Force, communicate regularly with members, and integrate themes from the Task Force into other GPP programs and platforms. 
• Track emerging threats posed by anti-gender forces through monitoring listservs, media, grey literature and relevant scholarship, and in collaboration with GPP’s research team.  
• Develop content (white papers, slide decks, talking points) on philanthropic responses to anti-gender ideology for conferences, webinars, and other GPP public programming.
• Maintain relationships with aligned organizations and identify partnership opportunities that align with the core goals and objectives of GPP, and serve as a subject matter expert to represent GPP within the philanthropic community.

Donor Engagement

• Implement the strategy of the Philanthropic Field Engagement program that 1) engages the gender justice philanthropic sector to maintain, diversify, and increase their funding to global LGBTI movements and 2) mobilizes funders in adjacent sectors (gender equality, human rights, democracy and civic space, and climate justice) to increase support for LGBTI movements within their strategic priorities. 
• Develop tailored advisory briefs and presentations for different audiences, including philanthropic institutions, allied philanthropic networks, and civil society organizations. 
• Work with the Director of Philanthropic Field Engagement to cultivate and facilitate virtual and in-person funder convenings through GPP’s diverse funder organizing initiatives.

Fundraising, Budgeting, Communications and Reporting

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Development and Advancement to develop and respond to fundraising opportunities and proposals. 

• Support the development of communications on GPP’s philanthropic field engagement to GPP members and external audiences through newsletters, listserv emails, and digital media communications.
• Support other organization activities and events as needed, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Special Skills and Knowledge

The ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following:

• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience as a program officer, advocacy advisor or similar role.
• High-level analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in producing advocacy materials and conducting research to inform advocacy strategies. 
• Minimum of five years of working at a foundation or an international development or human rights organization in a related field, ideally with experience related to LGBTI-specific or inclusive gender justice movements.
• Knowledge of the LGBTI and gender justice philanthropic sector, including the key institutions and political dynamics that influence the funding landscape.
• Knowledge of key trends in the LGBTI and gender justice field, especially the link between anti-gender and anti-rights forces and the global rise of authoritarianism.   
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple constituencies and audiences, with varied (and global) backgrounds and languages.
• Ability to work asynchronously with global staff and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and public speaking communication skills in English.
• High level of proficiency with remote office tools.
• Proven ability to work remotely and independently, prioritize and complete multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the work and values of Global Philanthropy Project.

Hours + Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position with a 35-hour work week reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Field Engagement. This role is 100% remote, although the position requires overlap with business hours in the Eastern US time zone (for at least 3 hours per working day). This role requires occasional travel, approximately 1-3 international trips per year. 

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 depending on skills and experience, and a cost-of-living assessment based on geographic location. GPP provides excellent benefits to support our employees, typically including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options, generous leave, and other support.

Additional Considerations

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.

To Apply

Please upload your cover letter and CV via JazzHR. The deadline to apply is close of business Eastern US time on Tuesday August 12, 2025.

All applications will be reviewed by a human. GPP does not use AI software in the screening process.