The Program Manager manages the Higher Education in Prison (HEP) program which centers around the goal of increasing access to and improving the delivery of credit-bearing college courses in prison as well as supporting students in successfully transitioning from college in prison to continuing their education. LGF’s intention is to affirm the humanity, capacity, and potential of currently incarcerated people while playing a role in reversing the trend of mass incarceration. Geographically, the HEP program focuses across the South.

The Program Manager engages current grantees, identifies new grantees, and supports the learning and networking of higher education programs and connected stakeholders in the South. Given LGF’s plan to spend down in 15 years, and its unique position as the largest Southern based funder of HEP, philanthropic organizing is integral to supporting HEP and meeting LGF’s mission. The Program Manager plays a critical role in working with other funders, both in the South and nationally, to increase support for HEP in the South. The Program Manager reports to LGF’s Chief Executive.

‍