LIBRA FOUNDATION

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Managing Director

Reports To: President, Libra Foundation and Tao Rising

Location: The Presidio, San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Apply By: March 27, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Libra Foundation seeks a values‑aligned, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as the first-ever Managing Director. In this newly created position reporting directly to the President of Libra Foundation and Tao Rising, the Managing Director will be a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor and thought partner who helps steward Libra’s organizational strategy, culture, and impact. This role will add expertise and capacity that will allow the President to attend more deeply to the family Board as they refine their larger vision; to stewardship of the full organization across Libra Foundation and Tao Rising; and to Libra Foundation’s external voice, advocacy, and partnerships. The Managing Director will play a central role in translating Board‑approved strategy into cohesive goals across programs, initiatives, and operations, while nurturing a healthy, inclusive, and high‑performing team culture. The Managing Director will take on critical roles for Libra Foundation including management of a leaderful team; annual and strategic planning; strategy integration across intersectional program areas; communications strategy; and funder organizing and stakeholder engagement, in partnership with or in support of the President.

This is a pivotal moment for Libra as it continues to deepen its trust‑based, movement‑centered philanthropy and strengthen the organizational systems, people practices, and learning approaches that support its work. The ideal Managing Director will be a seasoned team leader, comfortable contributing in a shared leadership model, with a strong sense of self; deep commitment to equity and justice; and a leadership presence grounded in humility, integrity, curiosity, and care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys and excels at managing, coaching, and developing a leaderful team of strong contributors and thinking at a macro, systems, and organizational level about culture, operations, communications, intersectional program areas, investments, and emerging strategies. Join Libra Foundation to guide a dynamic programs team as it partners with frontline, BIPOC‑led organizations working to transform the criminal justice system and advance environmental, climate, and gender justice.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Managing Director will join a dynamic 10-person team inclusive of the Libra Foundation – the family foundation that prioritizes multi-year, unrestricted grants to frontline, BIPOC-led organizations that are working in deep community to bring change – and the family philanthropy office where individual family members hone their philanthropic vision, values, and learning goals.

The Managing Director will focus on and help lead Libra Foundation (Libra), in partnership with the President and in alignment with Board-approved strategy.

Established in 2002, Libra began as a vehicle for social change with a mission dedicated to human rights and a focus on drug policy reform, women’s rights, and the right to a healthy environment. Libra’s focus evolved to center US-based human rights work bringing a strong racial justice lens. This shift spurred the foundation into the next evolution of funding and partnering with organizations led by those most impacted by systemic oppression – largely communities of color that have experienced chronic underinvestment. Libra is now known for its funding of BIPOC-led movements by working at the grassroots to build power in communities, support democratic rights, and to center those most impacted by racial, gender, and environmental injustices.

Libra believes that all people deserve to live free of systemic oppression, economic insecurity, and environmental harm. It is Libra’s desire to promote equity and level the playing field. To that end, trust is the cornerstone of Libra’s philanthropy efforts with 2026 grantmaking of $27 million across three core Program Areas: Community Safety & Justice, Environmental & Climate Justice, and Gender Justice. Libra has grown in its impact as evidenced by the more than $80 million Democracy Frontlines Fund (DFF) – a national aligned giving strategy to leverage millions of new dollars to fund Black organizing and disrupt traditional philanthropy. By trusting its grantees, who are closest to their communities and most equipped to build and implement solutions, Libra is able to be the most effective it can be in bringing real and systemic changes.

Libra is governed by a five-member family board, has assets of approximately $425 million, and has been led by dynamic social justice philanthropy leader Supriya Lopez Pillai since 2024. With Supriya’s broadening focus on Libra and Tao Rising’s unified commitment to spurring the continual evolution of philanthropy to move resources – at scale – in a way that centers the needs and expertise of grantee partners, there is excitement for what the Managing Director will bring to build off past successes in close partnership with the committed Board; skilled staff; and valued external partners.

Full Position Announcement

1. Libra Foundation Begins Search For Managing Director - applications due 3/27 | Libra Foundation

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position based at the vibrant, light, open and welcoming office home located on Ramaytush Ohlone land (The Presidio) in San Francisco, California. The space is filled with art that represents the culture and creativity of the diverse communities served. It is a space that brings people together, centering shared mission and values in hosted and curated gatherings. The team works in a flexible employee-driven hybrid model. The ideal Managing Director will currently live in the San Francisco Bay Area with local knowledge and roots. Candidates from other markets may apply but must be willing to relocate.

The anticipated competitive annual compensation range is $259,560 to $290,000, commensurate with experience. All candidates with the experience and skills to fulfill the role – regardless of compensation history or background – are encouraged to apply.

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (with 100% of the premium covered by the employer), a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, a transit subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Libra is partnering with Walker & Associates Consulting – a Black- and woman-owned equity-centered strategic management consulting and search firm – to facilitate this search. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted without your advanced notice) to libra@walkeraac.com by Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm PT. Use the subject line: Managing Director Application. Please submit PDF or Microsoft Word files only, preferably with all materials in one combined file. Resume review begins immediately. Questions or Nominations? Contact Jeannine N. Walker at jwalker@walkeraac.com.

Libra and Tao Rising are committed to creating a dynamic, diverse working environment welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encouraging women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ people to apply.

The Libra Foundation/Tao Rising LLC is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer committed to human rights and supporting a peaceful, just, and equitable society for all. Individuals of all races, religions, national origins, ethnicities, ages, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identities, marital status, veteran status, medical conditions, formerly incarcerated people, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance, are welcome to apply.