Fast Forward
non-profit
ProgramManager
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“Program Manager at Fast Forward. Skills: Program execution, Founder support, Data analysis. Own specific pieces of program logistics. Contribute analytical insight to program strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Scale their impact; Scale solutions
Industry & Context.
Translating data into findings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-6 years of work experience in a startup, accelerator, nonprofit, and/or entrepreneur serving organization, Hands-on program execution experience, including event support, workshop facilitation, project management, or coaching, Comfort working with data, including surveying founders, tracking outcomes, and turning insight into program improvements, A communicator with sharp attention to detail
Nice to Have
Direct experience working in the social impact field, or equivalent academic coursework, Familiarity with the startup environment, Comfort adopting and recommending tech and AI tools, Genuine commitment to mission-driven work and empathy for the people and communities we serve, Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and work cross-functionally
What You'll Do.
Own specific pieces of program logistics
Contribute analytical insight to program strategy
Connect tech non profits to the right help
Be a reliable point of contact for founders
Coordinate across program leads and stakeholders
Help facilitate workshops
and curriculum delivery
Contribute to building and maintaining our mentor
and volunteer network
Maintain accurate records in Fast Forward's CRM
Use tech and AI tools to streamline workflows
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate across program leads and stakeholders; Work cross-functionally
Communication Scope
Sharp attention to detail
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
ABOUT FAST FORWARD Fast Forward launched in 2014 with a simple belief: tech can help solve the world’s biggest challenges. Back then, the intersection of tech and social impact was still undefined. The term “tech nonprofit” didn’t even exist. So, we coined it and founded Fast Forward to support the builders using tech for social good. Since then, Fast Forward’s annual flagship Accelerator has supported an impressive portfolio of 100+ tech nonprofit builders with funding, resources, and partnerships. The result? 414M lives impacted and $1B+ in follow-on funding for tech nonprofits raised to date. Outside of the Accelerator, Fast Forward is growing the sector by offering the world’s 1,000+ tech and AI-powered nonprofits resources and tools to scale. Learn more. THE POSITION Fast Forward is hiring a Program Manager to support the execution of our programs for tech nonprofits. This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, a natural leader, and genuinely excited about helping tech nonprofits grow and scale their impact. You'll plug in where the need is greatest across our programs, and over time build the experience to design and lead projects and initiatives. The role is a unique opportunity for a builder early in their career to learn the craft of accelerator and founder programs from the inside and work directly with mission-driven entrepreneurs. We're looking for someone who blends sharp execution with empathy for founders and believes deeply in the potential of tech and AI-powered nonprofits. The Program Manager reports to the VP of Programs and operates as a centralized resource supporting the broader Programs team. This is a full-time, in-office role based in San Francisco, CA. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will flex where there are needs across programs, and you will : Own specific pieces of program logistics across Fast Forward's portfolio (scheduling, vendor coordination, run of show, materials, follow-through) so that everything feels seamless to
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