Program Officer, Foundation+32% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Program Associate, Foundation go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers87% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · philanthropy
Where does a Program Associate, Foundation go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Senior Program Officer+68% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Program Associate, Foundation go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Grantmaking+126% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Program Officer, Foundation. 15% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Executive Director+81% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Program Officer, Foundation. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers71% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Foundation President+223% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Program Officer. 6% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Commissioned Officer+19% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Program Officer, Foundation. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there
Social Worker (MSW)-8% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Program Officer, Foundation. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers75% of observed exits move upward from there