Head of Philanthropy, Endless

Dalio Family Office • Westport, CT

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About The Position

Endless is a mission-driven game, learning, and technology operating initiative of Dalio Philanthropies with a bold vision: to empower people to shape technology, rather than be shaped by it. We believe the most powerful way to prepare young people for the digital world is through making games. Game creation is a uniquely engaging and scalable pathway to teach design, storytelling, collaboration, coding, AI fluency, and problem-soling skills that prepare youth not just to play in the digital economy, but to create it. To pursue this mission, we bring together three strands of work. Through our commercial ventures, we build game creation tools, a community platform and games where youth learn by creating. Through our investments, we support companies aligned with our thesis that making is the most effective form of learning. And through our philanthropy, we expand access so that young people everywhere, not just the privileged, can learn through creation. At Endless, we use every tool available to advance towards one north star: empowering youth, at scale, to prepare for their futures by creating the games, and the world they want to live in. This role will sit squarely in Endless Global and lead its philanthropic work.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in creative grantmaking, program strategy, and partnership building, ideally in education and technology, including demonstrated leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Passion for the power of innovation in philanthropy, such as video games as tools for education, creativity, skills development, and social change.
• Well versed in and understand a range of philanthropic tools (grants, competitions, and prize-based models, ventures, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to gain subject-matter expertise quickly across a variety of areas as portfolios evolve.
• Knowledge of various philanthropic organizational structures such as c3, c4, and DAF.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams, across a range of geographic locations.
• Experience curating events in collaboration with foundations and nonprofit organizations.
• Enthusiasm for incorporating AI into both internal workflows and external goals.
• Exceptional relationship-building, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

• Family foundations or founder-led organizations.
• International grantmaking.
• Startup, non-profit, or entrepreneurial environments.
• AI, game-based learning, future-of-work, or education innovation ecosystems.
• CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Foundation's philanthropic strategy and global grantmaking portfolio.
• Lead and evolve the grants strategy in collaboration with the Principal and oversee the full lifecycle of grants, partnerships, and impact initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing philanthropy team.
• Advise senior leadership and help translate vision into actionable priorities.
• Cultivate relationships with grantees, philanthropic leaders, educators, technology innovators, and mission-aligned organizations.
• Drive collaboration across an ecosystem of partners to expand access to game-based learning and digital opportunity.
• Establish metrics, evaluate outcomes, and share insights that strengthen impact and inform future investments.
• Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for the Endless mission.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• Dental coverage options and Vision Benefits
• Generous 401(k) match
• Tax-advantaged savings programs, including Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Comprehensive wellness resources, including virtual care, mental health support, and Health Advocate navigation services.
• Family-building and fertility support
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior