EDIT 2023/11/21

We have finished evaluating the first batch of our applications.

As we have not yet finished the hiring process, people are still welcome to apply to us. We are still very likely to skim future applications, however we have no firm commitments to do so.

Candidates are welcome to message me either here or in other channels to flag their late applications with us.

The Long-Term Future Fund is looking for a full-time fund chair. You can apply here.

Summary

• The Long-Term Future Fund is seeking a new full-time fund chair to lead strategy, fundraising, management, and grant evaluation.
• The chair will articulate a vision for the fund, coordinate stakeholders, improve processes, represent the fund, and make final decisions. [more]
• The role offers a competitive salary with location flexibility, starting with a 3-month trial period. [more]
• The fund aims to distribute $5M-$15M (last year, we distributed over $10M) annually to reduce existential risk, especially from AI. We expect the LTFF chair to contribute substantially to our strategy and fundraising efforts.
• We have a strong preference for a full-time candidate though we will seriously consider part-time candidates. [more]
• Applications are open on a rolling basis.
  • The form might take up to an hour, including screening questions.

Why is LTFF looking for a fund chair?

The Long-Term Future Fund (LTFF) has had a significant impact on the long-termist and AI safety funding ecosystems:

• We are one of the few significant sources of funding for longtermist or AI safety funding, allowing (some) worldview diversification away from Open Phil.
• In 2022, LTFF was operationally able to distribute 12 million dollars to over 250 small projects. This entails clearing nontrivial logistical hurdles in following nonprofit law across multiple countries, consistent operational capacity, and a careful eye towards downside risk mitigation.
• We have the largest “always open” application form, where anybody can apply, connecting funding with a wide range of excellent grantees without pre-existing networks.
• We are one of the primary donation options for new donors in longtermism, with a relatively well-known brand and accessibility.
• We believe we are able to fund a wide range of excellent small longtermist projects, and increase grant capacity in the ecosystem overall.