Managing Director, Global Philanthropists Circle

About Synergos

Synergos is a global nonprofit organization solving complexissues and deeply entrenched societal problems around the world byadvancing Bridging Leadership, a style of leadership which buildstrust and collective action. Our experience over the last 35 yearsin more than 30 countries tells us that collaboration, sharedvision, and deeper understanding releases more and bettersolutions.

Today we help create enabling environments across sectors sothat communities can better address the most urgent challenges ofour time: poverty, social injustice, and climate change. Our workhas employed our Bridging Leadership methodology in a variety ofareas: child safety and education in Bangladesh, leadershipdevelopment in Ethiopia, agricultural development in Nigeria, youthentrepreneurship in MENA, maternal health in Namibia, small townregeneration in South Africa, non-profit capacity building inBrazil and more.

In addition to our program work, we manage a global network forleading philanthropic individuals and families called The GlobalPhilanthropists Circle (GPC). Members of the GPC use BridgingLeadership approaches to collaborate with and learn from theirpeers through a rich program of learning events and byparticipating in Collaborative Communities. Members share Synergos’commitment to create a more just, equitable, peaceful andregenerative world. Leading with inner work, we nurture a deeptrust among our members and cultivate a brave space to sharechallenges and shift perspectives as the role of philanthropycontinues to transform.

About the Opportunity

Synergos is seeking an experienced Managing Director, GlobalPhilanthropists Circle to lead our network of philanthropists, acritical and growing arm of our organization.

This position is a full-time role reporting to the CEO and is akey member of the leadership team. The Managing Director willmanage the Global Philanthropists Circle, a global network withmembers from 30 countries that supports values-drivenphilanthropists and social investors to better address systemiccauses of poverty and inequity. They will oversee and supervise aglobal team with functions including planning, project management,budgeting and financial management, staffing, mentoring,resourcing, marketing and evaluation. The Managing Director willhave oversight over relationship management as well as membershipinitiatives including learning journeys, member meetings,collective action initiatives, and other programs with a goal ofattract new members and retain current members

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Operations

• Lead a process to clarify the value proposition, futurestrategic direction and sustainable business model of our work withphilanthropists.
• Implement the strategic direction for Philanthropy at Synergosensuring adequate systems, staffing, and resources are in place tosuccessfully deliver on its ambitious mission and goals.

Program and Business Development

• Working with the Philanthropy team and other Synergosdepartments, design and execute a strong offering of products,programs, and services, including but not limited to membershipnetworks, collective action initiatives, and advisory service formembers that enhance their impact in line with Synergos’ mission,and drives continued/deeper engagement with Synergos overtime.
• Design and execute a successful business development andresource mobilization strategy, in collaboration with other membersof the Synergos leadership team, for the global philanthropyprogram at Synergos, aligning to Synergos’ overall goals andmission (inclusive of cultivating new members; identifying andforging strategic partnerships; developing strategies for growthand diversification of income streams; etc.) Through membershipfees and grants, operate the GPC to provide Synergos withadditional unrestricted income to support its other programs andofferings.
• Leading with humility, serve as a resource on philanthropy andinternational development trends for members and for other Synergosstakeholders, including the Synergos board.

Team Management

• Align the global Philanthropy team around a shared vision,strategy, and workplan, taking into account the diverse contextsand markets in which staff members work.
• Assure capture of data on CRM and drive accountability,evaluation and assessment measures and systems to capture theimpact of the Philanthropy at Synergos.
• Support global team members to achieve portfolio- andmarket-specific goals through mentorship, team workshopping, and/oradditional capacity.
• Manage departmental budget and ensure responsible use ofresources within the team.
• Serve as member of the Synergos Leadership Team, providingguidance and leadership in the overall development ofSynergos.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of management experience, with a successfultrack record of managing and mentoring a global team, as well asexecuting strategic plans rooted in innovation, impact, andinclusivity.
• Exceptional capacity for empathetic listening and authenticrelationship building with and across diverse sets of stakeholders.Ability to build trust-based, generative relationships with teammembers, (U)HNW families, donors, and investors.
• Significant experience in building, managing, and facilitatingaction-oriented networks, ideally across public, private, nonprofitsectors and across global geographies.
• Exceptional ability to manage and execute complex projects, asevidenced by strong experience in project planning and management,budgeting, and financial management.
• A nuanced understanding and lived experience of the currentopportunities and challenges in global philanthropy and socialinvestment.
• Experienced communicator and inclusive facilitator. Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English andexperience living and working in more than one countrypreferable.
• Familiarity with organizing, community / network building, andinclusive facilitation methodologies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to30%)

In-person in Manhattan 2-3 days flexible.

Synergos offers outstanding benefits that include health,dental, vision and life insurances, short-term and long-termdisability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b),generous vacation, personal sick leave, parental/adoption leave,commuter benefits, community service day, and much more.

Synergos is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workenvironment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weencourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We do notdiscriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis ofrace, color, sex (including gender identity, nonconformity,presentation or expression), sexual orientation, religion, nationalorigin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or anyother characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicablefederal, state, or local laws. Synergos is also committed toproviding reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and locallaws.

We’re driven by purpose. We’re a values-driven organizationfocused on improving lives around the world. Join us!