The Prentice Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a part-time Executive Director (ED), open to both independent contractors and individuals seeking part-time employment. The Foundation, a family-led philanthropy supporting reproductive rights, democracy protection, environmental issues, education, and other social causes, invites qualified candidates with nonprofit and grantmaking experience to apply. The ED will manage the Foundation’s strategic programs, discretionary grants, board support, financial oversight, community engagement, and administrative operations in partnership with RBC SRI Wealth Management Group and Foundation Source. This 10–15 hour-per-week role offers a compensation range of $70,000–$87,000 for contractors or $67,000–$77,000 plus benefits for part-time employees. Proposals, including a letter of interest, qualifications, fee expectations, and references, are due no later than January 30, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the anticipated start date of April 1, 2026, or sooner. Full details and submission instructions are available through the Foundation’s application portal HERE.
The Prentice Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1994 by EPH. It grants approximately $2.5+ million yearly. Approximately 75% of the grants are discretionary, designated by the seven current Authorized Grantmakers and facilitated by the Executive Director throughout the year. The remaining 25% of the grants are designated for the two core strategic programs, the EPH Program Fund (Reproductive Rights) and the Democracy Fund, on which all board members and the ED confer.
Generally three board meetings are held per year in person or by Zoom. From time to time Zoom meetings and email communication are used to conduct business between board meetings.
For investment management, Prentice works with RBC SRI Wealth Management Group as its investment advisor that oversees the Foundation’s investment portfolio and provides financial guidance and ESG mission driven investing. The Prentice Foundation utilizes its endowment to complement its grantmaking with the help of RBC. Prentice stock proxies are voted in alignment with its mission and Prentice has been a filer or co-filer in shareholder resolutions.
For its back office, Prentice contracts with Foundation Source to provide comprehensive administrative support. Foundation Source handles core operational functions, including accounting, grant disbursement, document retention, IRS filings, audit support, and compliance monitoring. This partnership enables the Foundation to operate efficiently with minimal internal staff while maintaining high standards of fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance.