America’s Future Foundation (AFF)
Program Associate - Private Foundation and Family Office - Washington, DC (Hybri
America’s Future Foundation (AFF), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Program Associate Private Foundation and Family Office Washington, DC (Hybrid In-person)
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About the Foundation The foundation—whose identity is kept confidential during the initial application process to protect organizational privacy—is dedicated to strengthening the pillars of a free and flourishing society, including thriving families, individual and economic freedom, pluralism, limited government, and support for Jewish life and the U.S.–Israel alliance.
Position Overview As a growing family office and private foundation, we are seeking a proactive and organized Program Associate to support our Program team in our Flourishing Families portfolio. The Program Associate provides essential administrative, programmatic, and logistical support to the foundation’s grantmaking operations. This role ensures the smooth flow of information, efficient grant processing, and consistent communication with grantees and partners.
The Program Associate must be an exceptional writer and demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to work independently, problem‑solving capabilities, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast‑paced environment, and the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
The ideal candidate will be mission‑driven and believe in the philanthropic priorities of the foundation, which include flourishing families, individual and economic freedom, pluralism, limited government, and support for Jewish life and the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Flourishing Families The foundation sees a bright future for all American families to flourish. This requires both culture change and policy change that empowers individuals and their communities. The foundation is newly building this grantmaking area. Issues of interest include:
Combating the harms of social media and other digital technologies on children and families.
Strengthening opportunities for boys and men and helping them thrive.
Developing evidence‑based standards for pro‑family policies at all levels of government.
Fostering original research to understand what practices and policies best support family flourishing.
Building novel approaches for supporting family growth and formation.
Empowering and encouraging parenthood strengthening programs and parental rights.
Supporting pluralistic solutions for families, including programs that support gay parents and their families, and respect for religious liberty.
Responsibilities Grants Management
Support the end‑to‑end grantmaking process, including research, proposal review, documentation, and reporting.
Maintain accurate and timely data in the grants management system.
Assist with preparing reports and grant summaries.
Program Support
Conduct background research on potential grantees, issue areas, and community needs.
Help coordinate site visits, learning sessions, and convenings.
Draft correspondence, presentations, and summaries for program initiatives.
Administrative & Collaborative Support
Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and handle logistics for internal and external events.
Process invoices, contracts, and reimbursements related to grants and programs.
Provide general office and communications support as needed.
Qualifications and Attributes
1–3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in philanthropy, nonprofit administration, or public affairs.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, project tracking, and experience with or willingness to learn CRM/grants management software.
Team‑oriented, adaptable, proactive and able to operate within established processes.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Background Checks and Employment Eligibility
Authorized background checks will be required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation $65,000‑$75,000. This range is a good‑faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications.
Benefits Highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best‑in‑class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer‑sponsored retirement funding, generous PTO and paid holidays, among other programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment on the basis of legally‑protected characteristics unrelated to job requirements and thus will not take any negative discriminatory action nor give any “affirmative action,” “diversity,” or “social equity” discriminatory preference to any person on the basis of such protected characteristics. All personnel actions, including but not limited to those relating to hiring, job assignment, performance assessment, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoff and termination, are based on the principles of merit and equal employment opportunity.
To Apply Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
Cover letter detailing your interest in the Program Associate role and the mission of the foundation, along with your salary requirements
Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: claire@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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About the Foundation The foundation—whose identity is kept confidential during the initial application process to protect organizational privacy—is dedicated to strengthening the pillars of a free and flourishing society, including thriving families, individual and economic freedom, pluralism, limited government, and support for Jewish life and the U.S.–Israel alliance.
Position Overview As a growing family office and private foundation, we are seeking a proactive and organized Program Associate to support our Program team in our Flourishing Families portfolio. The Program Associate provides essential administrative, programmatic, and logistical support to the foundation’s grantmaking operations. This role ensures the smooth flow of information, efficient grant processing, and consistent communication with grantees and partners.
The Program Associate must be an exceptional writer and demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to work independently, problem‑solving capabilities, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast‑paced environment, and the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
The ideal candidate will be mission‑driven and believe in the philanthropic priorities of the foundation, which include flourishing families, individual and economic freedom, pluralism, limited government, and support for Jewish life and the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Flourishing Families The foundation sees a bright future for all American families to flourish. This requires both culture change and policy change that empowers individuals and their communities. The foundation is newly building this grantmaking area. Issues of interest include:
Combating the harms of social media and other digital technologies on children and families.
Strengthening opportunities for boys and men and helping them thrive.
Developing evidence‑based standards for pro‑family policies at all levels of government.
Fostering original research to understand what practices and policies best support family flourishing.
Building novel approaches for supporting family growth and formation.
Empowering and encouraging parenthood strengthening programs and parental rights.
Supporting pluralistic solutions for families, including programs that support gay parents and their families, and respect for religious liberty.
Responsibilities Grants Management
Support the end‑to‑end grantmaking process, including research, proposal review, documentation, and reporting.
Maintain accurate and timely data in the grants management system.
Assist with preparing reports and grant summaries.
Program Support
Conduct background research on potential grantees, issue areas, and community needs.
Help coordinate site visits, learning sessions, and convenings.
Draft correspondence, presentations, and summaries for program initiatives.
Administrative & Collaborative Support
Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and handle logistics for internal and external events.
Process invoices, contracts, and reimbursements related to grants and programs.
Provide general office and communications support as needed.
Qualifications and Attributes
1–3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in philanthropy, nonprofit administration, or public affairs.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, project tracking, and experience with or willingness to learn CRM/grants management software.
Team‑oriented, adaptable, proactive and able to operate within established processes.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Background Checks and Employment Eligibility
Authorized background checks will be required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation $65,000‑$75,000. This range is a good‑faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications.
Benefits Highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best‑in‑class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer‑sponsored retirement funding, generous PTO and paid holidays, among other programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment on the basis of legally‑protected characteristics unrelated to job requirements and thus will not take any negative discriminatory action nor give any “affirmative action,” “diversity,” or “social equity” discriminatory preference to any person on the basis of such protected characteristics. All personnel actions, including but not limited to those relating to hiring, job assignment, performance assessment, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoff and termination, are based on the principles of merit and equal employment opportunity.
To Apply Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
Cover letter detailing your interest in the Program Associate role and the mission of the foundation, along with your salary requirements
Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: claire@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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