Charleston, South Carolina (Remote w/local & Statewide Travel)

Full-Time, Independent Contractor

Board of Directors / Family Leadership

Fall 2025

The mission of The Renee and Rom Reddy Charitable Fund is to improve the lives of children and families living in South Carolina. With a focus primarily on education, health and safety, the fund both invests in and leads strategic initiatives to drive impact. We are in an exciting phase of launch and growth and are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Executive Director to help us manage programs, expand our reach, and measure impact.

The Executive Director will serve as the foundation’s first key leader, working closely with the founding family and board to shape and implement the foundation’s strategy. This role is ideal for a highly motivated early-career professional who brings creativity, agility, and a passion for social impact. You will manage grantmaking and programming, build partnerships, and lead day-to-day operations.

Strategy & Vision

• Collaborate with the board and family leadership to refine and implement the foundation’s mission and programmatic strategy.

• Identify new areas of impact and opportunities for innovation.

Program & Grantmaking

• Manage the philanthropic giving process; conduct due diligence on potential partners.

• Monitor grantee progress and impact, and support learning and evaluation.

• Build relationships with nonprofit leaders, funders, and thought partners.

Operations & Governance

• Oversee operational systems, including budget tracking and reporting.

• Coordinate board meetings, prepare materials, and ensure clear communication.

Outreach & Communication

• Represent the foundation externally, building a network of aligned partners and peers.

• Develop and manage internal and external communications.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.

• Experience within the Educational Sector preferred.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, or a related field.

• Entrepreneurial mindset – able to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic, evolving environment.

• Results Oriented - aligned to achieving and measuring results.

• Strong program management and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication abilities.

• Passion for social impact and alignment with the foundation’s mission and values.

• Comfort with ambiguity and a desire to grow and learn alongside the role.

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience in a family foundation, startup nonprofit, or impact-focused organization.

• Familiarity with grantmaking processes and philanthropic best practices.

Salary Range: This opportunity is for an independent contractor. Yearly compensation commensurate with experience.

Depending upon the success of the individual, this could grow into a Full-Time Salaried Position.

Benefits: No Benefits provided Year One.