Emerging Talent Development Program (Rotation) at Vanguard Charitable

Emerging Talent Development Program

Are you early in your career and eager to build meaningful corporate experience while making a real impact? This is your opportunity to grow, explore, and contribute at one of the nation's leading grant-making organizations.

Our Emerging Talent Development Program (ETDP) is designed for curious, motivated individuals who want to gain hands-on experience across multiple business areas while learning how a mission-driven organization operates at scale. Through a series of thoughtfully designed rotations, participants will build foundational corporate skills, expand their professional network, and gain exposure to work that helps drive philanthropy forward.

This is not a traditional entry-level roleit's a launchpad. Participants will collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to real projects, and develop a well-rounded understanding of how a top grant-making organization supports donors, nonprofits, and communities.

What You'll Experience

• Rotational assignments across key corporate functions (exact areas will evolve as the program grows)
• Exposure to enterprise-level operations, strategy, and decision-making
• Hands-on project work with meaningful outcomesnot shadowing
• Professional development, mentorship, and learning opportunities
• A front-row seat to how philanthropy works behind the scenes

Who This Program Is For

• Early-career professionals or recent graduates eager to explore multiple career paths
• Individuals who are intellectually curious, adaptable, and excited by learning
• Candidates interested in building corporate experience within a purpose-driven organization
• Those who thrive in collaborative environments and value growth, feedback, and impact

Why Join Us

You'll gain more than experienceyou'll gain perspective. This program is an opportunity to develop transferable skills, clarify your career interests, and grow within an organization that plays a critical role in advancing charitable giving across the country.

As this program continues to evolve, participants will help shape its futurebringing fresh ideas, new energy, and diverse perspectives to our work.