Organization Overview:
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation (PKFF) is a private family foundation grounded in the values and legacy of the late Patricia and Philip Kind and their families. Established in 1998, the Foundation reflects their deep commitment to service. Today, PKFF continues to be family-led, with a board comprised of multi-generational family members.
Since its founding, PKFF has awarded more than $65 million in grants to Philadelphia organizations with budgets generally less than $1 million. The Foundation funds organizations that are deeply embedded in their communities and led by individuals with lived experience or close proximity to the populations they serve.
Mission: The mission of the Patricia Kind Family Foundation is to financially support Philadelphia organizations that help those struggling daily with racial and economic injustices. The Foundation encourages practical and caring community solutions to poverty through supporting direct service, capacity building, and mission related investments. This includes helping individuals and families obtain physical and mental health care and related human services, such as food, shelter, clothing and education. We strive to have the greatest possible impact with all of our assets.
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Position Summary:
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation is looking for its first non-family member Executive Director—a leader with lived experience with the historically marginalized Philadelphia communities that the Foundation supports. This person will have relationships with local nonprofit partners, funders, and community leaders and will be eager to cultivate new relationships that will help grow and continue the Foundation's impact in Philadelphia. They will create a welcoming, inclusive workplace and ensure the Foundation’s mission is carried out effectively.
The Executive Director will oversee all operations: grant-making, budgeting, mission-aligned investing, funding partnerships, and board collaboration. They will have experience with and be comfortable handling interpersonal relationships with care and professionalism. Strong ethical standards, deep integrity, and a steadfast commitment to equity and inclusion are essential.
Position Highlights:
- Reports Directly To: Managing Trustee, Valerie Kind-Rubin
- Position Location: Serving Philadelphia County, with physical office located in Lower Gwynedd, PA
- Other Details: This is a full-time role offering a flexible work schedule and a hybrid work arrangement. This person will supervise staff.
- Foundation Asset Size: Approximately $27M
- Compensation Range: $130k - $150k base salary
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Maintain the reputation of PKFF as a leader in the Philadelphia philanthropic community.
- Engage in conversations and meetings that challenge philanthropy to be more effective in its role supporting meaningful, transformative change.
- Participate in local, regional and national conferences, events, and workshops which relate to the Foundation’s growth and impact in the community.
- Maintain an office culture where all staff feel supported, respected, and valued.
- Embed best diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices.
- Conduct and document annual reviews of all staff.
- Oversee that the objectives of the strategic plan are implemented and report to the trustees regularly about the progress.
- Lift up grantee partners to increase the exposure of their work in the community and with other potential funders.
- Work with Managing Trustee to identify and follow up with potential investors to support a new funding initiative.
- Represent the Foundation and our funding priorities at community events.
- Look for and initiate new opportunities to enrich the work of the Foundation.
- Oversee the development and implementation of grantee and funder collaborations and learning opportunities.
Program Responsibilities:
New grantees:
- Identify potential grantees, with input from staff and board.
- Oversee grant review and selection process.
- Identify opportunities to increase support for and raise the visibility of grantees.
- Provide support beyond the grant dollars.
- Attend site visits.
Ongoing grantees:
- Monitor and provide support, as needed.
- Review annual reports.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and recommend internal system changes, as needed.
- Ensure processes are efficient and effective.
- Oversee board meeting preparation.
- Create and manage annual operating budget.
Board Related Responsibilities:
- Participate in all board committees.
- Conduct board meetings with Managing Trustee.
- Conduct periodic individual board interviews.
- Keep board informed of the critical issues, challenges, and accomplishments of grantees.
- Provide educational opportunities for the board.
- Encourage board participation in grant-making processes.
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Lived experience and / or an acute understanding of the systemic racial and economic challenges impacting historically marginalized communities in Philadelphia.
- Understanding of foundation-based philanthropy and grant making.
- Experience interfacing with a board of trustees.
- Success executing a strategy, ensuring alignment with an organization’s mission and goals.
- Experience managing financial resources, including grants, budgeting, and financial stewardship.
- Experience overseeing day-to-day operations, including staffing, programs, and compliance.
- Familiarity with the Philadelphia nonprofit sector and communities.
Preferred:
- Previous knowledge and experience or an openness to learning about mission-aligned investing.
- Skilled advocate, spokesperson, and public leader representing an organization.
- Experience developing operational frameworks, practices, and procedures to support long-term sustainability.
- Experience leading a team, giving feedback, supporting professional growth, and creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace.
- Experience navigating complex group dynamics.
- Fundraising experience.
- Comfort with technology and software platforms.
Compensation Range: $130k - $150k base salary
ProFound is representing PKFF in its search for an Executive Director. Please email applicant resumes and nominations to: PKFFsearch@profound.eco
Patricia Kind Family Foundation (PKFF) is an equal opportunity employer.