Summary

Established in 1988, The Tow Foundation is a family foundation committed to promoting access to opportunities so that all individuals and communities can thrive. Grounded in its work in Connecticut and New York, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and leaders to find and enact innovative solutions to persistent inequality that will result in transformative and lasting progress. To accomplish its goals, the Foundation and its staff of 14 dispersed approximately $27MM in grants in 2024 to fund efforts across its five impact areas: Equity and Justice, Medicine and Public Health, Arts and Culture, Higher Education, and Civic Engagement. The Foundation intends to make grants totaling $50MM this year.

At this exciting moment of growth and impact, the Foundation seeks nominations and applications for a Program Lead. This role is similar to a Program Officer role, and its alternative title reflects the highly relational and trust-based approach the Foundation brings to its work. As a member of the Program team, the Program Lead will have the opportunity to lead and manage a portfolio of grantees across the five impact areas of the Foundation, research new opportunities, engage in learning and strategy with their colleagues, the Board of Directors, external thought-partners and grantees, and increase the capacity of both the Foundation team and the grantee organizations with whom they partner. The Tow Foundation is a collaborative, nimble, and entrepreneurial organization, so they are looking for a Program Lead who will thrive in that environment.

To Apply

More information about The Tow Foundation may be found at: www.towfoundation.org.

This search is being led by Emily Wexler and Rachel Burgoyne of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

The Tow Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.