Hall Family Foundation Program Officer

Hallmark Cards•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hall Family Foundation is seeking a Program Officer who brings intellectual agility, strategic acumen, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This role requires someone who can quickly assess opportunities, anticipate challenges, and make thoughtful, data-driven decisions to maximize impact. Reporting to the President, the Program Officer will serve as a trusted community partner, developing a deep understanding of the region’s philanthropic landscape and working closely with grantees, civic leaders, and fellow funders to drive meaningful change. This individual will thrive in complexity, connect ideas and people with clarity and speed, and exhibit the confidence to make tough but necessary decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping fulfill the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy—balancing bold vision with disciplined execution.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of four years of professional experience
Experience partnering with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders, such as business leaders, clients, vendors, or internal teams, to achieve business objectives

Nice To Haves

A demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex information, and make well-reasoned decisions.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
A track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet or exceed deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, including well-developed verbal and writing abilities, strong research and synthesis skills, and compelling presentation capabilities.
A deep curiosity and commitment to continuous learning—staying ahead of emerging trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to philanthropy.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect insights to action and drive measurable impact.
A high level of technological proficiency, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.

Responsibilities

Advancing the Foundation’s strategic grantmaking with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact.
Making strategic decisions on funding allocations, aligning investments with the Foundation’s long-term vision.
Setting clear expectations for success—establishing goals, outcomes, and metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Serving as a keen observer of the landscape—tracking emerging needs, innovative models, and potential partners that align with the Foundation’s mission.
Conducting deep assessments of organizations—not just their financials, but how they think, operate, and adapt over time.
Proactively identifying challenges and opportunities within the community and proposing solutions that move the needle.
Engaging with grantees beyond funding—partnering with organizations to strengthen their capacity and drive systemic change.
Synthesizing complex information quickly and delivering concise, well-reasoned recommendations for funding.
Building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, nonprofits, and funders.
Representing the Foundation in philanthropic, civic, and nonprofit forums, ensuring we are both learners and leaders in the field.
Staying ahead of emerging trends and best practices—bringing forward insights that elevate the Foundation’s thinking and expand the boundaries of what is possible.
Thriving in ambiguity and complexity, balancing multiple demands, shifting priorities, and dynamic environments with ease.