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Join Renaissance Philanthropy, a pioneering force in the fields of science and innovation, and manage a promising new philanthropic fund for math talent.
Overview
Salary
£140000 - £190000
Location
Washington D.C., USA - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Renaissance Philanthropy is an exciting organization that fuels modern-day renaissance by bridging the gap between philanthropists, scientists, and innovators. As the Program Manager for Math Talent, you will be instrumental in crafting the donor development and policy strategy of a new funding initiative for exceptional mathematical prowess. Your role will encompass fund policy intelligence, identification of growth opportunities, relationship building to steer U.S. STEM talent policy, and donor cultivation to enlarge a $50M commitment base fund.
Role Summary:
- Support donor development and policy strategy for a new math talent fund
- Act as the fund's policy intelligence hub
- Identify opportunities and build relationships to advance U.S. STEM talent policy
- Drive donor cultivation and fund expansion
Role Requirements:
- 5–12 years of experience in federal policy, government affairs, or policy advocacy related to STEM fields
- Exemplary project management and communication skills
- Credible relationships within the policy environment
- Fundraising and donor relations experience are advantageous
This position comes with attractive remuneration, ranging between $140,000 - $190,000, and includes a comprehensive benefits package, alongside 401K contribution.
Renaissance Philanthropy is dedicated to fueling a 21st century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators. Our goal is to activate a virtuous loop of increasing ambition and impact between philanthropists and innovators by identifying frontier experts in science and new problem-solving methods, engaging emerging philanthropists, and building multi-sector initiatives that leverage the power of philanthropy, markets, and governments.
The role: As the Program Manager for Math Talent, you will support donor development and policy strategy for a new philanthropic fund aimed at identifying and supporting exceptional math talent. This includes serving as the fund's policy intelligence hub, identifying opportunities, building relationships to advance U.S. STEM talent policy, and driving donor cultivation and fundraising to expand the fund beyond its $50M anchor commitment. This position is based in Washington D.C., with potential flexibility to be based in New York City, to enable in-person work and engage key policymakers.
Job requirements: Candidates should have 5–12 years of experience in federal policy, government affairs, or policy advocacy, ideally related to education, science policy, technology policy, or STEM fields. Strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and established relationships within the policy ecosystem are essential. Experience with fundraising and donor relations is a plus.
Benefits: The position offers a base compensation range of $140,000 to $190,000, with the ability to flex upwards for exceptional candidates, alongside a comprehensive and generous benefits package and 401K contributions.
Renaissance Philanthropy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who believe in the power of science, innovation, and technology to create a brighter future.
