Description du poste
The Team The GitLab Foundation is a high-performing, fully remote team that moves quickly, values curiosity, and is deeply results-oriented. Grounded in our CREDIT values , we bring together diverse experience across philanthropy, nonprofits, the private sector, impact investing, and research — combining that range with collaboration, empathy, and strategic clarity to drive meaningful, measurable impact. Our culture is built on respect, humility, and open debate, with a strong bias for action. We hold ourselves to high standards, operate with transparency and ownership, and take initiative without waiting for perfect clarity. Priorities evolve, ambiguity is the norm, and we embrace it — iterating and improving as we go. The Role The Fund Director reports to the Managing Director, Collaborative Capital and is responsible for the execution, performance, and day-to-day management of one or more of the Foundation's collaborative funds and initiatives. The role leads all aspects of fund implementation—from operationalizing fund strategy and sourcing opportunities to cultivating funder partnerships, building the integrated set of grants, grantee supports, and other activities within a fund, measuring results, and sharing learnings. The ideal candidate brings expertise in economic mobility, especially career navigation and workforce pathways, and the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to expand economic opportunity. They understand the challenges facing workers, learners, employers, and workforce systems and can identify innovative, evidence-informed solutions with the potential to improve economic outcomes. Experience with public-private partnerships and international development or non-U.S. regional expertise is strongly preferred. Working closely with the Managing Director, the Fund Director leads strategy for assigned funds and contributes to new fund ideation by bringing subject-matter expertise, market intelligence, and insights from portfolio results. As the Foundation grows, the Fund Director will help implement innovative funding models, strengthen strategic partnerships, and continuously improve how philanthropic capital is deployed to maximize social impact. Key Responsibilities Lead Fund Strategy Development & Refinement Monitor trends, research, policies, and technological developments that will shape economic mobility for workers and learners, anticipating where labor markets and career pathways are headed. Set and refine the strategies and priorities of assigned funds based on market intelligence, emerging evidence, implementation insights, and portfolio performance. Contribute to new fund ideation and development, including proposing fund theses, identifying emerging opportunities, introducing potential anchor funding partners, and engaging subject-matter experts. Capture and share learnings from fund implementation to inform future funding vehicles and strengthen the Foundation's broader approach to collaborative capital deployment. Lead Fund Execution and Cross-Functional Collaboration on Funds Serve as the accountable leader for the successful implementation, management, and performance of one or more assigned funds, ensuring delivery against strategic objectives and intended outcomes. Translate fund strategies into operating plans, budgets, grantmaking priorities, deployment timelines, and operational roadmaps. Build an integrated set of activities for each fund—including grantmaking, grantee supports, narrative campaigns, and evidence-building—that brings together the resources and expertise needed to achieve the fund’s ultimate goal. Establish clear priorities, workplans, roles, decision rights, and accountability across fund activities. Manage Fund Coordinators, consultants, and cross-functional contributors assigned to each fund, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality execution. Prepare high-quality fund updates, presentations, and materials for leadership, donors, advisory groups, and the Board. Identify opportunities for process improvements, leveraging technology, AI, and agile ways of working to increase effectiveness. Broker connections between grantees and the partners, experts, employers, and technology providers who can accelerate their results. Build and Manage Strategic Relationships Cultivate and manage trusted relationships with grantees, co-funders, donors, subject-matter experts, advisors, and other ecosystem partners. Build a broad network across workforce, education, technology, philanthropy, employer, and public-sector communities—in the U.S. and internationally—to spot high-impact opportunities and bring partners together. Support fundraising, donor stewardship, and partner engagement for assigned funds in collaboration with the Managing Director, development team, and senior leadership. Design and facilitate advisory groups, funder collaboratives, partner meetings, and other multi-stakeholder structures based on fund needs. Serve as the senior relationship manager for fund donors and partners, ensuring responsive communication, strong coordination, and an exceptional stakeholder experience. Represent the Foundation as a thought leader and subject-matter expert at conferences, convenings, panels, and other external engagements. Drive Portfolio Performance Lead high-impact capital deployment for assigned funds, including grant sourcing, diligence, recommendations, approvals, deployment, monitoring, and closeout, in collaboration with relevant internal teams. Oversee contracted fund support, including vendor sourcing, selection, and management, if needed for a fund. Ensure capital is allocated toward the strongest opportunities by balancing evidence, impact potential, cost-effectiveness, risk, innovation, and learning goals. Assess AI-enabled and technology-driven solutions for their design, effectiveness, adoption potential, responsible use, and potential to improve economic outcomes. Manage fund budgets, grant pipelines, portfolio performance, and deployment timelines, proactively identifying and escalating risks and opportunities. Partner with the Impact team to embed impact modeling, measurement, evidence, and continuous learning into fund strategy and decision-making. Collaborate with prospective grantees to shape and refine proposals, ensuring alignment with fund objectives and opportunities to maximize impact. Monitor grantee and portfolio results, identify performance risks, and recommend adjustments to strengthen outcomes. As strategically relevant, develop grantee supports, including technical assistance, cohort experiences, evidence-building activities, advisory networks, and connections to other funders. Desired Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes 8+ years of experience in philanthropy, impact investing, venture philanthropy, workforce development, or a related field. Demonstrated experience developing and managing grant portfolios, funding strategies, donor collaboratives, or other capital deployment initiatives. Proven ability to evaluate funding opportunities, conduct due diligence, make evidence-informed recommendations, and manage portfolio performance. Highly relational, with a track record of building trust across funders, grantees, intermediaries, and cross-sector partners. Skilled facilitator and negotiator who can align and mobilize multiple parties—funders, grantees, employers, and public agencies—around shared goals. Strong listener who integrates diverse inputs into a clear point of view and theory of action. Strong analytical skills and experience using data, evidence, and impact measurement to inform funding decisions and portfolio strategy. Exceptional communication, presentation, and public speaking skills, with the ability to represent the Foundation credibly and engage diverse audiences, including funders, industry leaders, and external stakeholders. Collaborative, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in ambiguity, exercises soun