The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a family philanthropy dedicated to supporting leaders and organizations around the world working to invest in children and families, protect and restore the natural world, and create just and inclusive societies. The Foundation's goals are to:
The Foundation's Vision, Mission and Values are as follows:
The California Communities Initiative (CCI) team works to achieve the Foundation's three goals, with a particular focus on the goal of investing in families and communities. CCI supports partners working in six counties and at a statewide level to promote resilient and vibrant communities where families thrive and can build the lives they want.
The opportunity is to lead a team of eight to implement effective grantmaking within the Board-approved California Communities initiative, and support teamwork within the Foundation and with external stakeholders. The Director will manage an experienced team, represent the work, provide strategic direction with California expertise, connect and collaborate, and direct change management.
The ideal candidate will possess passion for, and belief in the goals and commitments of the Foundation, commitment and care for California communities, deep knowledge of relevant concepts, trends, and issues including housing, environment, and social determinants of health, understanding of and experience working within California public sector, nonprofit and for-profit private sector, state, county and local-level infrastructures and ecosystems, demonstrated track record of excellence in leading and managing people, projects, and teams, skilled communicator with exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated experience in strategic planning and the use of data and evidence for decision making.
The position is full-time. The salary range for this position is $255,000-$317,000 annually. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Current benefits include medical (HMO and HDHPs), dental and vision coverage; 15% employer contribution to employee retirement plan; life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and sick leave; an adoption benefit; fertility benefit; a financial wellness program; health advocacy services, paid time off to volunteer for nonprofit organizations; matching gifts for employee contributions to tax exempt organizations; commute assistance; and tuition assistance.
More information about The Packard Foundation can be found at: This search is being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman of the national talent search firm NPAG. We invite applications with resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via the portal on NPAG's website.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: California Communities Director • Los Altos, CA, United States
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