Network Manager

The Miami Foundation seeks a well-rounded, innovative, and equity focused leader to serve as the Network Manager of Press Forward, a national initiative to strengthen communities and democracy by supporting local news, rebuilding local journalism, and improving the dissemination of civic information throughout the United States. This is an opportunity to apply previous leadership and grantmaking experience to help cement Press Forward’s impact on local journalism, and serve in a critical capacity to manage a complex network of stakeholders across pooled, aligned, and local funders.

Under a set of shared values and priorities to guide their grantmaking, a coalition of more than forty donors have come together with a more than $500 million investment over the next five years to re-center local news as a force for community cohesion; support new models and solutions that are ready to scale; and close longstanding inequities in media ownership, philanthropy, and journalism.

Reporting to the Director, the Network Manager will be charged with designing processes and building relationships within a rich and diverse ecosystem of funders and stakeholders. As Press Forward is a newly established initiative, the Network Manager will also be instrumental in supporting and establishing Press Forward’s grantmaking efforts and procedures. The successful candidate in this role will bring an equity driven and centered approach to this work and be able to convert diverse thoughts and perspectives into strategic action.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/miami-foundation/network-manager.  Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Karen Avery, Partner

Alexis Ditaway, Associate

Isabelle Atkinson, Senior Search Coordinator

The Miami Foundation will not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring, and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services.

The Miami Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness. We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.