Foundation Program Manager - Gana-A'Yoo, Limited

FOUNDATION PROGRAM MANAGER

JOB OVERVIEW

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL) is seeking a Foundation Program Manager to provide direction, strategic planning, management, organization, and overall success of the Gana-A'Yoo Foundation. The Gana-A'Yoo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote independence for Gana-A'Yoo shareholders and descendants through educational and career opportunities. As the Foundation Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the organization in alignment with its mission and goals, ensuring effective fundraising efforts, managing financial resources, scholarship distribution, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

The Foundation Program Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the foundation's success, requiring a combination of strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

If you're hard-working and dedicated, GYL is a great place to grow your career!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan in line with the foundation's mission and vision.
• Manage the scholarship application process for Gana-A'Yoo shareholders and descendants.
• Provide visionary leadership to guide the foundation toward its goals.
• Lead fundraising activities, including donor cultivation, grant applications, and event planning and execution.
• Monitor the foundation's financial resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community leaders.
• Represent the foundation at events, conferences, and public forums.
• Support educational goals and career opportunities for Gana-A'Yoo shareholders and descendants.
• Oversee the design and execution of programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Advocate for the foundation's mission and goals with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Work closely with the GYL CEO and Foundation Board of Directors, providing regular updates and seeking input on key decisions.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., non-profit management, business administration).
• Experience in education and development in a similar role.
• Proven experience in leadership roles, preferably with the non-profit sector.
• Strong fundraising and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinking and vision-setting capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience in Alaska Native Corporations preferred.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At GYL, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.

We treat our team members well - because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At GYL, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Foundation Program Manager will primarily work in an office setting. The office environment is professional, collaborative, and conducive to focused work. The typical office amenities and equipment, including computer, phones, and other necessary tools, will be provided.

This position may require minimal travel.

ABOUT GANA-A'YOO, LIMITED

GYL is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.

As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A'Yoo means "friends together," which is reflected in our logomark's firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.

This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag made the decision to join together as "friends" and merge into one for-profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GYL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

SHAREHOLDER PREFERENCE STATEMENT

GYL gives hiring promotion, training, and retention preference to Gana-A'Yoo shareholders and shareholder descendants who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: Gana-A'Yoo shareholders, shareholder descendants, internal candidates, and external candidates.