Program Manager - Runway Of Dreams

Position Title: Program Manager - Runway of Dreams

Program/Department: Engagement

Location: 633 3 rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

Supervisor: Ariana Casastano

Classification: Fulltime | Exempt

Compensation: $65,000/Yr

About The Fedcap Group

The Fedcap Group is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility, workforce development, education, and health through innovative, evidence-based solutions. Serving more than 332,000 people annually across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, The Fedcap Group partners with government, employers, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community leaders to improve lives and strengthen communities.

About Runway of Dreams

The   Runway of Dreams Founda ti on   envisions a future where every sector — fashion, beauty, and beyond — embraces inclusive design and accessibility as fundamental standards. Our mission is to expand both the supply and demand for inclusive products and services, while championing people with disabili ties as leaders, collaborators, and innovators. Through na ti onal programs including adap tive runway shows, college clubs, scholarships, and awareness campaigns, we work to transform industries and foster a marketplace where everyone can fully par ti cipate, contribute, and thrive.

Position Summary

As Program Manager - Runway of Dreams, you will lead the development, implementation, and management of both existing and new strategic initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and expand its impact and reach. You will oversee program strategy, planning, and execution, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and measurable outcomes to ensure effectiveness and long-term success.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining consistent reporting processes and performance metrics that track progress, demonstrate program outcomes, and inform continuous improvement. In addition, you will collaborate closely with staff, leadership, and volunteers to develop and deliver diverse, impactful, and inclusive programs that align with organizational priorities and support sustainable growth. Through strategic oversight, cross-functional partnership, and a commitment to measurable results, you will help strengthen the reach and impact of Runway of Dreams.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of diverse programs and initiatives that advance the Foundation’s mission.
- Establish and maintain program metrics, reporting frameworks, and evaluation tools that promote learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across teams and with a range of stakeholders to strengthen and expand program reach, quality, and sustainability.
- Contribute to the development of long-term strategy and vision for program growth and innovation in close partnership with leadership.
- Build systems and processes that support program operations, resource development, and consistent, high-quality delivery across sites.
- Support fundraising efforts by aligning program initiatives with peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and donor engagement strategies.
- Help achieve organizational revenue goals through collaboration with fundraising teams, integrating program insights into broader development strategies.
- Represent the Foundation as a programmatic lead, serving as a key point of contact for program-related opportunities and partnerships and developing program briefs, strategy documents, and reports for internal and external audiences.
- Support a high-performing team environment by setting clear expectations, streamlining workflows, and fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Ensure programs are responsive to organizational priorities, aligned with strategic goals, and positioned for long-term growth and relevance.

Requirements

Education

- Bachelor’s degree required, degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience & Skills

- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in program management or nonprofit operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, including 5+years’ managing 3 or more direct reports and consistently establishing and exceeding performance outcomes across multiple functional teams.
- Proven success designing and implementing multisite or national programs, including seeing strategic goals, tracking comprehensive impact metrics, and continuously optimizing programs based on performance data, resulting in consistent year-over-year financial improvements in outcomes of 15% or more, proven expansion to 3 new locations or services each year.
- Over 5 years of experience cultivating and managing strategic partnerships, directly contributing to measurable program growth, increased organizational visibility, and revenue generation, including partnerships that led to an annual revenue increase of 15% or more, or expansion of program reach by 25% annually.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, demonstrated by successfully managing multiple concurrent projects, meeting 100% of key deadlines over the past year.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including authorship of strategy documents, proposals, reports to Sr leaders, as well as pitch documents, resulting in approval of 70%+ of submitted proposals or strategic recommendation.
- Direct involvement in fundraising efforts, contributing to donor-aligned strategies and campaigns that collectively raised over $1MM annually, with proven capability of achieving a 15% increase from the previous year.
- Proficiency in operational tools, including daily use of project management platforms (Monday.com), advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), creation or coordination of visual assets annually using Canva, and regular management of CRM systems and data dashboards to track engagement metrics, deliverables, and impact.
- Results-oriented and mission-driven, with a track record clearly connecting day-to-day activities to organizational goals, demonstrated by achievement or exceeding performance targets by 90% year-over-year.

Why Join Fedcap

Join The Fedcap Group and experience The Power of Possible. Be part of a mission-driven organization creating opportunities for individuals facing barriers to economic well-being. Every day, we open doors to economic mobility and stronger communities through education, workforce development, health, and economic development.

Benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision | Life/AD&D & Long-Term Disability | Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | Commuter Benefits | 403(b) | Wellness Program
- May vary by location and business unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fedcap Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.