School Readiness
Create strong foundations for early learning.
Working at our foundation.
Aligned with our core values, the Overdeck Family Foundation team drives meaningful student impact by thinking and acting with rigor, collaborating with grantees, partners, and one another, and fostering a culture of curiosity and learning. From our hiring practices to our best-in-class benefits, we are committed to cultivating a workplace where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered in their personal and professional growth.
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Hear From Our Team
I feel very fortunate for the deep partnerships we have with our grantees who trust us with their plans, opportunities, and challenges. It’s a privilege to be able to support them to move to the next level through our grantmaking and strategic support.
It’s incredible to have the opportunity to fund organizations that are actively empowering educators to support every learner in their classrooms. I feel honored to play even a small role in their success
Working in philanthropy has really opened my eyes to what collaboration between research, practice, and policy can look like. I enjoy being able to connect the dots between the three sectors, and between the work our direct service and ecosystem grantees are doing. I’m always asking myself, ‘What if?
I love having the opportunity to learn about our grantees’ work and help them cross the finish line to secure funding. By creating as clear and streamlined a grantmaking process as possible, we can remove some of the administrative burden and help organizations focus on impact.
In this role, I have the opportunity to learn and the privilege to support others, drawing on my experiences as a Latina, a mother, and a nonprofit leader. I love building upon and improving policies and workstreams that can have a lasting impact on the employee experience and our broader mission.
Every day I’m inspired by our grantees and the role each individual plays in creating better outcomes for students.
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, and access to FSA, HRA, and 401(k) plans
Hybrid Work Model
A balanced approach to in-office and remote work that supports collaboration and flexibility, with a one-time stipend to support the set-up of a productive home workspace
Learning and Development
Year-round learning opportunities, including $3,000 annually to support individual professional development
Open Roles
Portfolio Associate, School Success
Overdeck Family Foundation seeks a full-time Portfolio Associate to support grantmaking within the School Success portfolio. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, School Success, the Associate will help identify, evaluate, and advance high-impact investment opportunities and support existing grantees with a primary focus on student-facing strategies that drive outcomes in reading and math.
General Application: Join Our Community
Overdeck Family Foundation’s team is composed of a dedicated group of individuals who share a passion for improving the future of education in the U.S. We are driven by the desire to find and scale innovative, cost-effective, and evidence-based programs and solutions that will improve children’s lives for generations to come. We are always looking to connect with talented individuals who share our passion for social impact, strategic problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. While we may not have an immediate opening that aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit a general application. By joining our talent community, you’ll be on our radar for future opportunities that match your background and expertise.
Overdeck Family Foundation is dedicated to unlocking every child’s potential. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees can thrive personally and professionally. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About Us
Founded in 2011, Overdeck Family Foundation supports education organizations and researchers working to improve school readiness, school success, and future readiness for all children. Our work focuses on accelerating the outcomes that matter most, setting children up for lifelong success.
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