Paul M. Angell Family Foundation

Paul M. Angell Family Foundation continues to grow! We’re thrilled to welcome three new members to our team: Brandon Lopez, Program Associate – Social Impact  Dei Nikoi, Program Officer – Performing Arts  Guillermo Muñoz Küster, Program Officer – Performing Arts We're excited for the expertise, passion, and fresh perspectives they bring to our work. Scroll down to get a preview of their biographies and learn more about their backgrounds. Brandon Lopez   A Gage Park native, Brandon witnessed the impact of disinvestment firsthand, sparking his passion for driving change in education, economic opportunity, policy design, and the arts. He has extensive experience in Youth Development, Higher Education, Civic Engagement, Health Equity, and Racial/Gender Justice, and has collaborated with communities across Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Kalamazoo. Previously, as a Workforce Student Advisor & Corporate Partnerships Advisor at AllCampus, Brandon helped expand access to higher education for historically underrepresented students in the workforce. Brandon holds a B.A. in Critical Ethnic Studies and Philosophy, with minors in Political Science and Anthropology/Sociology, from Kalamazoo College. He is passionate about understanding humanity’s history and societal systems through a decolonial lens, striving to imagine a future rooted in empathy, democracy, and collaboration. A practicing visual artist, he also enjoys weightlifting, traveling, and engaging in meaningful philosophical discussions. Dei Nikoi   Prior to joining PMAFF, Dei served in roles across the Mid-Atlantic and Chicagoland areas, including working with Chicago Public Schools, Arts + Public Life, and Northwestern University, etc. As Community Arts Engagement & Programs Manager for Arts + Public Life, she developed and deepened partnerships with arts organizations and artists in the Washington Park neighborhood, coordinating public arts programming, supporting the development of new work, and helping shape the organization’s approach to curating community-centered events. She has a passion for bridging the gap between art and community and hopes her knowledge base will be an asset to the foundation.   Dei holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Virginia & a Master of Music in Performance from George Mason University.   Guillermo Muñoz Küster   Prior to joining PMAFF, Guillermo worked for a decade in arts administration. He most recently served as Associate Managing Director for Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra and previously spent nine years in various roles in the Artistic and Development departments of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.     As a musician, Guillermo’s diverse career includes roles as a conductor, classical guitarist, and singer. Outside of work, he is an avid distance runner, enjoys attending performances of all kinds, being in nature, traveling, reading, exploring plant-based cuisines, and spending time with loved ones.  

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation (PMAFF) is pleased to announce a $1 million Rapid Response Fund (RRF) for current grantee partners. The RRF will support time-sensitive needs, such as increased community outreach, planning, communications, cybersecurity, legal counsel, advocacy, and more. Grants will range between $1,000 and $25,000 and will be considered on a rolling basis. The PMAFF will prioritize grantee partners that have fewer resources, such as limited (or no) endowments or fundraising capacity. We want to thank our grantee partners for your perseverance and steadfast commitment to your missions. Like you, the PMAFF will not waver in our values and priorities. We hold firmly to our belief that diversity is essential to building an effective organization. We strive to foster a just, creative, and equitable society for all. And we continue to protect our oceans, which sustain our very existence. For more details, read our full announcement letter. 

We are excited to present our newest team member, Keysha Taylor, MS HRM! Keysha is our new Manager of Talent and Culture. In her new capacity she will play a pivotal role in talent management and culture-building efforts at the foundation. Keysha brings a wealth of expertise in staff development, engagement and organizational culture. Before joining the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Keysha worked across the education technology and nonprofit sectors, having transitioned into human resources from the hospitality industry. She has a diverse background that includes experience with start-ups, nonprofits like One Million Degrees, and philanthropy at the Pittsburgh Foundation. Keysha holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Peirce College and a master’s degree in human resources management from Temple University. She is a Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and an active member of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR). Her experience and dedication make her a key driver in fostering a strong, dynamic workplace culture. When not engaging with staff, Keysha loves to travel; taking long distance bike trips or flights to other countries. She also enjoys relaxing at home with her family and houseplants.

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Associate to join our dynamic team! In this role, you’ll provide vital administrative support to our Managing Director and executive team, including the Director of Operations, Director of Talent and Culture, and Office and Operations Manager. You’ll be responsible for managing executive scheduling, coordinating Board activities, and assisting with various administrative tasks. Your contributions will play a key role in helping the Foundation maintain a strong office culture while advancing our mission of fostering thriving, equitable communities and promoting the arts and ocean conservation. We’re looking for someone who is welcoming, thrives in a collaborative environment, is a skilled problem-solver, and can juggle competing priorities with ease. If you have at least 4 years of experience in administrative support (preferably in nonprofit or foundation settings), scheduling, and office administration, we want to hear from you! Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://lnkd.in/g6GPkUUx We invite you to share this opportunity with your network! 💻 📔 #ExecutiveAssistant #NonprofitJobs #Philanthropy #JobOpportunity #Hiring #SocialJustice #AdministrativeSupport #Equity #ChicagoJobs #BoardCoordination #Arts #OceanConservation #ProgramManagement

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is looking for a Program Associate - Social Impact to join our dynamic team! As the Program Associate, you'll be essential in coordinating meetings, site visits, and events, as well as providing valuable support for grants management and data reporting. You'll also play a key role in fostering relationships with nonprofits, grantees, and stakeholders that align with our Social Impact priorities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and driven by a passion for social justice. If you have at least 3 years of administrative and project management experience—preferably in nonprofit, social impact, or philanthropy settings—and are ready to contribute to an evolving and impactful mission, we want to hear from you! Application closes 1/24/25 at 11:59PM CT Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually Please share this opportunity far and wide!!! 💫 https://lnkd.in/gNmaq43a #SocialImpact #NonprofitJobs #Philanthropy #Hiring #Equity #JobOpportunity #ChicagoJobs #ProgramManagement #Justice

We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Program Associate to join our Conservation team! While experience in conservation is not required, a strong passion to make a difference in ocean preservation is essential. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, and eager to contribute to impactful initiatives. Application closes 1/31/25 at 12:00PM Note: Applicants must be willing to work in Washington, D.C. Salary: $79,500 - $95,400 annually. Know someone who might be a great fit? Tag them and share this post! 🦈 🐟 🐡 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g6A8Cvzz #Ocean #conservation #EnvironmentalImpact #ClimateAction #OceanPreservation #NonprofitJobs #EnvironmentalJobs #ConservationLeadership #SustainableFuture #Philanthropy

The Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) winter newsletter is out and I'm so proud of our team. Last year we really grew as an organization with our incredible Development Director, Rebecca Muston, and I learned so much about NGO leadership as Vice-President. Now we've been awarded $150,000 in funding over the next two years from the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation to continue our internal capacity building. Thanks for believing in us! Next, I'm recruiting for our Projects and Outreach committees, have started training on Neon CRM for volunteer management, and have a lot more exciting developments on the way. Let me know if you'd like to get involved!

We are pleased to announce that Thomas V. Grasso is joining our team as the Senior Program Officer for Conservation. Tom will be leading the Foundation’s development and implementation of a major new global grantmaking portfolio to deliver the legal capacity to support civil society, community organizations and others working to protect and conserve the global Ocean. Tom brings to this new role over 25 years of experience working in ocean conservation and sustainable development having worked on such programs and initiatives in Europe, Africa, the Americas, southeast Asia and the Pacific. He brings extensive experience in building effective partnerships and governance systems in support of the conservation, protection of nature for the benefits of people and communities that rely on those resources for their livelihoods. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the Washington College of Law at the American University in Washington DC and B.A. in Political Science from the University of Rochester.

Cue the music...do you want to be a Program Officer for Performing Arts? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Officer for Performing Arts to join our team in Chicago. In this role, you’ll manage and evaluate grants within our Performing Arts portfolio, focusing on music initiatives across Chicago, the Greater Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic region. You’ll build relationships with grantee partners, shape the strategic direction of our music grantmaking, and support efforts to embed equity and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work. If you’re ready to help make a lasting impact in the arts community, we’d love to hear from you! Application closes 1/24/25 at 11:59PM CT Apply now via our JazzHR link: https://lnkd.in/gQWRQr5c The position is a salaried, exempt, full-time position with a salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on professional and lived experience.  #repost #reshare #PerformingArts #Music #Grantmaking #NonprofitJobs #Philanthropy #EquityInTheArts #PMAFF #Musiceducation

As we prepare for significant growth in 2025, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is looking for experienced search consultants or firms to support us in hiring for several key roles! We are actively seeking talent to fill positions such as Program Officers, Executive Assistants, Program Associates, and Operations Staff. If you have experience in conducting searches within the performing arts, ocean conservation, and social impact sectors, and you have a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, we would love to connect with you! The Request for Proposal (RFP) is now live, and proposals are due by January 31, 2025. While we’re aiming for a quick turnaround, we understand the importance of flexibility, so if more time is needed, discuss extensions with Luis Gonzales. To learn more and submit a proposal, check out the full RFP here: https://lnkd.in/g_4c76Tj #Hiring #SearchConsultant #RFP #SocialImpact #OceanConservation #PerformingArts #EquityAndInclusion #Nonprofit #Growth #PMAFF #TalentSearch #philanthropy