On this page you will find a wide array of job titles and descriptions for many of the most common— as well as a number of not-so-common—staff positions in family philanthropy.
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Job Descriptions
Administrative and Office Management Sample Job Descriptions
A collection of example job titles and descriptions for administrative assistants, executive assistants, interns, and human resources. See the collection here.
Communications and Marketing Sample Job Descriptions
Find example job descriptions for a range of communication professionals, including positions in social media and online community management. See the collection here.
Executive Office Sample Job Descriptions
Review example descriptions for executive directors, presidents, and CEOs. This collection also includes example job descriptions for positions that support staffing, board management, and family engagement. See the collection here.
Finance and Investment Management Sample Job Descriptions
This collection includes examples of accountant positions, roles in impact investing, and job descriptions for finance professionals at varying levels. See the collection here.
Grants Management Sample Job Descriptions
A collection of grant management job titles and descriptions, including administrative and managerial positions. See the collection here.
Learning and Evaluation Sample Job Descriptions
Find example job descriptions for roles that are focused on scaling learning and evaluation efforts. See the collection here.
Programs and Strategy Sample Job Descriptions
Our collection of programs and strategy jobs includes extensive example descriptions for program associates, managers, and senior level roles. See the collection here.
Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Sample Job Descriptions
Review our collection of job descriptions for positions focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. See the collection here.