Summary

The Foundation for Child Development (FCD) is a national philanthropic organization with a century-long commitment to the well-being of children. In 2025, FCD's Board of Directors approved a bold new strategic framework grounded in social justice that positions the Foundation as a connector and bridge-builder across research, policy, and social movements. FCD operates with intention and agility, funding coalitions, advocates, researchers, and community-rooted organizations working to advance social justice for young children marginalized by racism, xenophobia, and economic inequality. With approximately $130 million in assets, FCD uses grantmaking, thought leadership, organizing, convening, and strategic communications to support ambitious change.

At a time of urgency for the nation’s children and the organizations that advocate for them and their families, FCD is seeking a new Vice President of Programs (VPP). The VPP will partner with the President to deepen an ambitious, emergent strategy at a small organization with national reach. While grantmaking is an important tool by which FCD advances its mission, FCD achieves outsized impact relative to its budget by leveraging other critical tools, including thought leadership, relationship- and field-building, convening, and communications. The salary range for this role is $220,000-$240,000.

To Apply

To learn more about Foundation for Child Development, please visit: www.fcd-us.org.

This search is led by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Alejandra Villa of NPAG. Candidates may submit an application via NPAG’s candidate portal, including a resume and cover letter that speaks to what draws you to FCD and the opportunity to guide the strategic framework and lead the grants function.

Foundation for Child Development is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a staff that reflects the full diversity of the communities it serves. Candidates from communities with lived experience of the issues FCD funds are strongly encouraged to apply.