Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Company

Prominent philanthropic foundation supporting arts & humanities initiatives

Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services New York, NY

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1969

Employees
51-200

Categories

• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Associations and Organizations
• Grants and Funding
• Museum Resources
• Association
• Non profit

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to play a pivotal role in the organization's mission. The CTO will lead a dynamic, mission-oriented technology team and be responsible for the strategy, planning, management, architecture, security, and operation of all aspects of the technology environment. This includes shaping and driving comprehensive enterprise-wide technology, data, and AI strategies, as well as advancing the organization's digital transformation efforts. The successful candidate will act as an educator, collaborator, and capacity builder, promoting technology adoption, and strengthening tech and data literacy to connect technological capabilities with programmatic needs. Additionally, the CTO will serve as a key liaison between technology, leadership, and teams across the organization to ensure alignment and maximize impact in support of the grantmaking mission. Applicants for the CTO position at the company should have a strong background in technology and a deep understanding of its role in the arts and humanities. The role requires a service-oriented approach, with a focus on being a translator between technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading bold internal technology transformation initiatives and a proven track record in managing a diverse technology team. A strategic mindset, particularly in the context of AI, and the ability to drive innovation while staying true to the organization's values are essential. The CTO will be expected to have excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to the mission of building just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Engineering
• Information Technology