STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR
Position Status: Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Starting Salary: $82,000-$87,040 per year
Location: San Francisco Bay Area; Hybrid
Initial Application Deadline: May 28, 2026
About NCG
Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) is a dynamic, growing membership organization that brings the philanthropic community together to shift resources, capital, and power back to historically marginalized communities that are leading transformational change. Northern California has a rich cultural legacy and commitment to social justice. NCG’s membership is made up of stakeholders across philanthropy including program officers, board members, donor trustees, movement organizers, communicators, visionaries, advocates, dreamers, and believers. We started as the “Lunch Bunch” in the 1960s, a group of philanthropic leaders committed to growing together. We formalized ourselves in the 1980s with the goal of supporting a base of philanthropic members. Currently we have more than 195 institutional and 4,000 individual members. For the past forty years, we have been working to gather, mobilize, and transform philanthropy. We believe in our collective power for good. Learn more about NCG at www.ncg.org.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator. This role requires a person with strong execution skills and detail orientation, the ability to work effectively with a range of external and internal partners, and the acumen to support various strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will identify with the goals and mission of NCG and believe in the power of people coming together for change. While a part of the six-person Strategic Initiatives Team, the Coordinator is also expected to support the Communications and Member Engagement teams as appropriate. A successful candidate will need to blend flexibility with disciplined execution and strong self-awareness and confidence in operating through formal and informal channels.
NCG’s work recognizes the critical importance of centering racial equity, movement building strategies, and the leadership of movement organizations to advance democracy and promote equitable public policy. The Coordinator must embrace racial equity as a core value, demonstrate high emotional intelligence to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, and positively contribute to NCG’s culture as an organization committed to racial and economic justice.
Essential Job Functions
Program, Project, and Ongoing Support for the Strategic Initiatives Team (60%)
Track and monitor activities, meetings, and deliverable for major projects and provide follow-up, as needed.
Conduct research on issues/topics to support programs, collaboratives and other efforts.
Draft program descriptions, supporting documentation, and other communication.
Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the development of communications collateral and program delivery.
Support the identification of speakers and policy and subject matter experts.
Participate in the delivery of special projects advanced by the team.
Program Administration and Online Technology (25%)
Coordinate with Communications and Member Engagement in scheduling, coordination and administration of programs communities of practice;
Respond to member & program inquiries related to achieving organizational goals;
Provide basic day-to-day administration on online functionalities, including coordination of program logistics, registering users for events, running standard reports, and additional administrative support as needed;
Coordinate meeting logistics including technology, Zoom Video conferencing, meeting space, etc.
Provide administrative support to the VP for Strategic Initiatives as needed.
Perform general administrative duties (communications, mail, copying, filing, etc.).
Other Organizational Support (15%)
Support internal programs and meetings with a variety of responsibilities, that may include and are not limited to; meeting setup/cleanup, meal arrangement, and guest management.
Support logistical components of NCG events, such as CPI, Annual Conference, New Grantmakers Institute, and other briefings as assigned.
Support the President and CEO with occasional scheduling and special projects.
Core Competencies
NCG works with great intention to build an organizational culture rooted in equity, inclusion, diversity of experience and perspective, and belonging. As we continue to build a hybrid work environment, we refined and affirmed the core competencies necessary to succeed in this role in alignment with our values. These competencies, in priority order for this role, include:
Communications and Program Support: Effectively conveys information and responds to inquiries that enhance collaboration and support organizational goals.
Project Management: Manages project/program logistics to ensure timely, efficient, and effective execution within established budgets. Involves planning, coordination with stakeholders, and ongoing process improvement to achieve successful outcomes.
Research and Analysis: Conducts research and synthesizing information to support strategic initiatives and program development.
Administrative Support: Provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure the effective functioning of the organization and its initiatives.
Racial equity experience, skills, and values: Understands the historical context for racial inequity and its present-day implications. Holds strong alignment to the values and mission of NCG and clear commitment to the principles of racial equity and economic justice.
Organized with an eye to results: Moves proactively to achieve results; focuses on achieving results that promote organizational success. Organizes, prioritizes, and manages complex, multidimensional projects with the ability to meet work goals.
Collaboration: Consistently displays teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility in the execution of job responsibilities to achieve NCG’s mission and vision.
Continuous Learning, Problem Solving, and Innovation: Brings deliberate and proactive commitment to acquiring new knowledge, skills, and competencies in the pursuit of sustained excellence.
Character and Commitment: Consistently displays good judgment, drive, diplomacy, and responsibility in all interactions with colleagues, members, potential members, stakeholders, and the broader community.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
The following qualifications serve as a guide to the optimal experiences and knowledge the Coordinator might bring. However, NCG encourages candidates to submit their applications even if they do not meet all the requirements stated below. Applicants should feel free to share additional relevant experience or transferrable skills that would contribute to your effectiveness in this role.
Compensation, Benefits, and Work Environment
The salary range for this position is $82,000 to $87,040, commensurate with experience. NCG also offers competitive benefits that reflect our values and commitment to our team members’ well-being and resilience, including:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
403(b) Voluntary Plan
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Staff Development and Wellness Funds
The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator is joining a joyful team of individuals committed to social impact, a healthy working culture, and a respect for the many different aspects of life. Racial equity, belonging, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are baked into everything we do, and we encourage applicants of diverse race, ethnic culture, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities to bring your lived experiences along with your professional selves.
For health and safety, NCG requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If you receive an offer and are unable to get vaccinated for religious or medical reasons, you may request a reasonable accommodation.