Principal, Programs and Policy (Philanthropic Partnerships)

Omidyar Network•San Francisco, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic organization working to guide the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Its Programs and Policy team focuses on the culture, governance, and business of digital technology through grantmaking, advocacy, and funder partnership. The Principal, Programs and Policy (Philanthropic Partnerships) will lead and strengthen ON’s engagement across the philanthropic ecosystem, particularly as funders consider how to respond to artificial intelligence and digital technology. The role focuses on funder education, collaboration through formal partnerships and aligned funding opportunities, and signature initiatives or products that elevate ON’s priorities. The Principal will work across relational, intellectual, and strategic aspects of partnership-building, helping funders understand the field and identify opportunities for impact. This role reports to the Senior Director, Programs and Policy, who is based remotely in Los Angeles, California. It is a hybrid position based in ON’s San Francisco or Washington, DC office. Employees work in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and must live within 100 miles of their assigned office. The role requires moderate travel, approximately 20–30% depending on the time of year. Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; ON does not sponsor visas or other work authorization.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in philanthropy, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field.
An entrepreneurial mindset, commitment to ON’s mission, comfort with ambiguity, and enthusiasm for building and identifying emerging trends across technology, policy, and philanthropy.
Credibility within the philanthropic ecosystem and a strong track record with funders, including building trust with senior decision-makers and developing sustained, high-impact partnerships grounded in shared values.
Understanding of philanthropic funding activity and opportunities for collaboration.
Existing relationships in at least part of the philanthropic ecosystem, such as institutional or family foundations, family offices, individual donors and their advisors, funding intermediaries, or newer technology and AI funders, and the ability to build additional relationships.
Sophisticated engagement with digital technology, AI, technology governance, and societal implications, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and accessibly.
Strategic thinking and execution skills, including connecting opportunities to organizational goals, translating strategy into concrete next steps, and managing relationships and follow-up reliably.
Outstanding writing and presentation skills, including experience briefing senior audiences, such as board-level audiences, on complex fields and writing briefing materials.
Current U.S. work authorization; visa or work-authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with foundations or funder collaboratives.
Experience on donor advisory or family office teams.
Experience in institutional or major-gift fundraising at a nonprofit, research institution, or policy organization.

Responsibilities

Provide substantive briefings to funders on the technology, AI, and society landscape and opportunities relevant to field and funder priorities.
Create and manage briefing presentations, two-pagers, and other materials that explain opportunities for institutional philanthropy, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, funding intermediaries, donor advisors, and public-interest funds.
Plan and facilitate events that connect funders with learning and investment opportunities, involving relevant experts and ON colleagues.
Manage a pipeline of funder relationships, including inbound inquiries, proactive outreach, and existing partnerships.
Convene regular strategy and learning conversations across anchor partnerships, including Humanity AI, Andaris, and The Tech We Want.
Collaborate with ON leadership and Programs and Policy colleagues to share co-funding opportunities, joint initiatives, and aligned strategies.
Work with the Strategy, Learning, and Impact team to track and report impact.
Stay current on the philanthropic landscape concerning digital technology governance, AI, and societal implications.
Travel to represent ON at strategic convenings and conferences.
Build recognition as a voice on philanthropic partnership and ON’s priority areas.