Job Title: Program Manager, Boston
Organization: Taproot Foundation
Location: Boston
Salary:
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Work for the Taproot Foundation!
A great cause
Pro bono has been an integral part of the legal profession for years. Be a
catalyst in spreading pro bono work to all other professions, so that
Americas millions of business professionals can donate their skills to
strengthen our communities.
 
A great team
Our team is comprised of outstanding business and nonprofit sector leaders
who share a deep belief in our mission, a drive to overcome challenges, and
a commitment to achieving remarkable results.
 
A great culture
Since our founding, we have experienced tremendous growth and developed a
unique, high-performing culture characterized by:
 Continuous improvement and learning
 Disciplined approach and thoughtful decision-making
 A can-do attitude, reflecting both our energy and focus on results
 A fun, collaborative environment rewarding creativity
 
Organization Overview
Already the largest nonprofit consulting firm in the country, the Taproot
Foundation has developed an innovative model for leveraging the talents of
the business community to provide pro bono business services to nonprofit
organizations. As a national organization operating in San Francisco,
Chicago, Boston, New York, Washington DC and Seattle, we are dedicated to
continuing to scale and strengthen the organization to make an even greater
impact in the communities in which we work.
 
For more information on the organization visit www.taprootfoundation.org
 
The Opportunity
Taproot Foundation began serving the Boston community in 2006 and has
awarded 20 Service Grants valued at $400,000 to high-performing nonprofit
organizations. To-date, program management and business development has
been executed out of our East Coast Regional office in New York City.
Hiring a Program Manager in Boston will provide the capacity to award at
least 60 to 80 Service Grants per year, valued at $2.5 to $3 million, to
nonprofits in the Boston area. Taproot Foundations ability to open an
office in Boston and expand our services locally has been generously
supported by a grant from the Goldhirsh Foundation.
 
The Taproot Foundation is seeking a superb project manager with
client-facing skills to run our Service Grant program in Boston, providing
pro bono marketing, technology, strategic management and human resources
projects to local nonprofits. The Program Manager is responsible for
overseeing the successful completion of a portfolio of Service Grant
projects (meeting all required on-time and satisfaction metrics), assisting
with the selection of nonprofits for the Service Grant program, and
participating in local events and meetings to recruit volunteers and connect
with potential community partners.
 
This is a great opportunity to work with sharp, passionate professionals
from the corporate and nonprofit sectors who are committed to working
together to help the underserved. The position will also provide extensive
exposure to the best practices of top consulting firms which are leveraged
to deliver our services.
 
This position reports to the Deputy Director, East Coast and works closely
with the Program Managers from all other Taproot Foundation offices.
 
Core Responsibilities (in order of priority)
- Project Management
o Provide daily management of 50+ projects to ensure progress and hit
quality, on-time and satisfaction metrics
o Forecast project staffing needs and assist senior volunteers in staffing
teams
o Escalate issues to the Regional Program Team as necessary
o Serve as a client-facing representative of Taproot Foundation to
high-level nonprofit and corporate executives
- People Management
o Manage cross-functional teams of volunteer consultants
o Manage nonprofit clients with annual budgets of between $500,000 and
$5,000,000
o Train volunteer Account Directors and nonprofit clients on the consulting
process
o Manage a large pool of volunteers and meet assigned metrics for volunteer
retention
o Develop and implement educational and networking events for volunteers,
clients, and partners
o Supervise a full time volunteer from the AmeriCorps VISTA Program
- Presentation
o Lead monthly volunteer orientations and Account Director trainings
o Lead quarterly nonprofit roundtables
- Service Grant Application and Selection
o Key member of the team reviewing and awarding nonprofits with projects
o Screen nonprofit applications, read strategic plans, and make interview
recommendations
o Interview senior-level executives from nonprofits and make final award
decisions
o Write response letters and prepare volunteer team leaders to conduct site
visits
- Community Development
o Represent Taproot Foundation at local speaking engagements
o Network to identify potential local partners
o Develop alliances with local capacity builders
o Participate in local community events, i.e. volunteer recruitment events,
career fairs, etc.
- Institutional funder relationships
o Leverage contacts and networking opportunities to identify new potential
foundation, corporate and government partners.
o Assist with relationship management of current foundations, corporations,
and government partners.
 
Experience and Competencies
- Project Management
o Minimum of 3-4 years directly managing projects to completion on time and
meeting quality standards
o Experience implementing and maintaining detailed project management
processes to hit timing and quality metrics
o Ability to successfully prioritize & manage a portfolio of 50 projects at
a time
o Ability to work independently, troubleshoot and make management decisions
- People Management
o Minimum of 2-3 years coaching clients and stakeholders to hit quality and
satisfaction metrics for each project
o Ability to coach and train both clients and consultants to successfully
initiate individual projects
o Ability to inspire, motivate and tactfully lead others in group or
individual settings
o Experience successfully building relationships
- Presentation
o Energetic and confident public speaker
o Ability to explain detailed processes
- General Skills & Aptitudes
o Highly organized self-starter able to work as sole employee in an office
o Outgoing, friendly, people-focused attitude
o Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector as evidenced by volunteer
activity and/or employment
o Experience managing marketing or web development projects
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Exceptional ability to learn quickly; top analytical skills
o Able to attend evening meetings 2-3 times per month
 
Location
Taproot Foundations Boston office will be located in downtown Boston.
 
Travel
Frequent local travel within the area will be required. The position will
also require travel about three to four times per year to both San Francisco
and New York, and once or twice a year to other Taproot Foundation offices
across the country.
 
Compensation
- Annual salary of $58,000, medical benefits and vacation package.
 
Starting Time Frame
Immediate
 
 
 
 
How to Apply:
Application Process
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter that explains your
interest and fit for the position to jobs@taprootfoundation.org. Please be
sure to include Program Manager, Boston in subject field.
 
THE TAPROOT FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The organization
strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applicants who
contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Organization Web Site: www.taprootfoundation.org
 
Email replies to: jobs@taprootfoundation.org