Head of Global Grantmaking at Teach For All

Position Summary

Teach For All is seeking a Head of Global Grantmaking to oversee Teach For All's Catalyst Fund and other efforts to provide grants to network partner organizations.

The Catalyst Fund is a vehicle for channeling global resources to Teach For All's network partners for various purposes and to help global donors that don't have the capacity to evaluate the diversity and breadth of needs across the network to nonetheless be responsive to these needs.

The Catalyst Fund enlists independent reviewers to evaluate network partners' applications for global funding for particular purposes, selects recipients based on these recommendations and further due diligence, disburses funds, and monitors progress. The Catalyst Fund aims to catalyze the growth, innovation, and sustainability of current network organizations and social entrepreneurs around the world through several kinds of grants, including:

• Planning & Matching Grants ($7-8M annually) that provide network partners and prospective partners operating in low and medium development contexts with grants to give them the the time to further develop, diversify, and grow their funding bases while deepening their programmatic impact and developing a track record that will help compel other donors to invest.
• Future of Education Grants ($2M annually) that provide network partners with grants to sustain and spread innovative practices in teaching and learning that have emerged in this pandemic era and hold promise to advance progress towards an education system that develops students as leaders who can shape a better future.
   

As we look ahead, we will continue to leverage the Catalyst Fund to advance the priorities of the network. Currently, we have two new planned programs:

• Let Girls Thrive ($3M annually) enabling development of 1500 new teacher leaders where girls are particularly marginalized; and
• Leadership for Learning through Displacement ($2.5M annually), a partnership with IRC to develop 750 new teacher leaders for crisis-affected communities.

The Fund is projected to commit ~$15M in annual funding in the coming years. In addition to Catalyst Fund grants, Teach For All facilitates ~$8M annually in sub-grants to partner organizations, typically directed by the priorities of partnering corporations and foundations.

The Head of the Global Grantmaking will report to the CEO, work directly with regional and global programmatic and operational teams, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the network.

Responsibilities

• Further evolve our Catalyst Fund strategy with input from network partners, Catalyst Fund committee members, and members of our programmatic, finance, and executive management teams in order to best meet the needs of our network partners, maximize impact, and support the development of financially independent and sustainable network partners
• Oversee the our subgranting application and reporting processes and communications, including working with our finance and legal teams on related due diligence to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices related to international grantmaking, as well as with the subgrants operations team to ensure a strong overall experience for network partners and consistency across Teach For All subgrants
• Further build, cultivate, and support external, independent committees composed of global donors, allies, and experts to review proposals, interview applicants, recommend funding allocations, and assess grantees' use of funding
• Directly manage our Director, Global Grantmaking Programs who oversees our subgrant operations team
• Work closely with our Global Development team and executive leadership to cultivate current and prospective Catalyst Fund donors
• Work closely with our Regional Teams to ensure strong communications and culture around subgranting with our partner organizations

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience
• Deep and broad understanding of Teach For All's mission and programmatic approach
• Prior experience working for a grantmaking organization
• Prior experience with one of our network partner organizations, either as a participant or staff member, strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial organization as part of a collaborative and committed team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders from a range of cultures and understand their goals and motivations in order to drive effective operations
• Strong strategic thinking and reasoning skills — an orientation toward creativity and innovation, while also valuing cultural responsiveness and institutional knowledge
• Strong operating and managing skills - keen attention detail and an aptitude for building and executing seamless and efficient processes
• Ability to be generative and independently drive towards outcomes, demonstrating flexibility and shifting priorities as needed based on how the work evolves
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues globally, including a high volume of virtual engagement (i.e., conference calls, social media, virtual collaboration tools) and regular calls during non-traditional working hours
• Must have sensitivity toward racial, cultural, and ideological diversity
   

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire, prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Authorization

Candidates for this position must possess local work authorization in order to be considered.

Travel and Hours

Travel possible when it is safe to do so and in accordance with local travel guidelines. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.