Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Hours: 40hrs/week; generally Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm; occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Updated: December 2021

Position Purpose

The Program Manager supports the programmatic and strategic goals of The Community Foundation. This position will actively guide initiatives, relationships and partnerships to execute foundation programs and special projects.

The Program Manager works with the Executive Director to ensure that the Foundation’s programs and organizational activities are fully aligned with the mission, vision and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community: Works closely with the Executive Director to assure that the Foundation is consistently viewed as a purposeful philanthropist and active partner in the community and with all stakeholders.

• Builds and nurtures relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Provides an active presence at community events, grantee events, various engagements in the community and on committees and non-grantee boards.
• Stays informed of relevant community trends and activities affecting the foundation’s service area. 

Programs: Responsible for the programs that bring our mission to life.

• Manages 40+ scholarship funds through application, celebration and donor engagement.
• Oversee the foundation’s core participatory grantmaking initiatives: Women and Girls Fund and Youth in Philanthropy. These giving circles empower, cultivate and support our community through education and collective giving.
• Building upon the foundation’s commitment to racial equity, this position is responsible for working with two committees charged with growing diversity, equity and inclusion within the foundation and throughout our community.
• Facilitate the Nonprofit Leadership Cohort as they strengthen the sector towards a collaborative vision. 

General Foundation Administration and Board Support: Work cooperatively with the Foundation staff, Board and Committee members to carry out the mission of the foundation.

• Meet regularly with the foundation team to plan, execute and evaluate strategic and ongoing operations of the foundation.
• Contribute to the development of formal reports to committees and the Board as assigned. 

Core Competencies:

The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that affords a great deal of autonomy, yet is highly collaborative, communicative, and team-oriented. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strategic Thinker
• Effective Collaborator
• Adaptable Problem Solver
• Community Leader

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years related work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent writing, communication and facilitation skills. Ability to draft and proofread documents with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strategic, analytical and project management skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to balance and prioritize workload under deadlines and multiple commitments.
• Proven track record in initiating and successfully managing and leading projects according to outlined scope, budget and timeline.
• Excellent skills and experience with Office 365 products, Adobe Creative Cloud, internet research, and working with databases. Experience with data management software is an advantage; the ability to quickly become proficient is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to recognize and vet opportunities as they arise and prioritize key strategic decisions as necessary.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to affect change and in promoting and contributing to a strong learning culture.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaborating as part of a team.
• Experience in and passion for the nonprofit sector.

Foundation Values: All Community Foundation employees:

• Understand and appreciate the role of nonprofits in thriving communities
• Are committed to: philanthropy and the work of The Community Foundation; the foundation’s core values of stewardship, inspiration, collaboration, vision and accountability; equity, diversity and the power of social change.
• Aligned with the values and philanthropic mission of The Community Foundation and possesses a commitment to fostering a positive office culture.
• Highly ethical standards including the ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Respect and value those who partner with or request assistance from the foundation.
• Provides an active presence at community events, grantee events, various engagements in the community and on committees and non-grantee boards.
• Is professionally involved in the field of philanthropy by participating in events, seminars and conferences in the local community and the regional, state, and national nonprofit and philanthropic sectors that are designed to strengthen and promote the field and the Foundation.
• Ability to work in partnership with residents, local leaders, and all nonprofits to strengthen the region as a whole.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications and salary standards.

Benefits include health insurance, generous paid time off, contribution to a retirement plan, professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Physical Demands

Physical requirements will vary depending upon the specific duties to be accomplished. This position may require the ability to lift objects of at least 20 pounds in weight. Job duties will require the employee to regularly sit/type, stand/walk, and sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the candidate be able to maintain a physical presence in the office regularly and consistently and for the full, regular workweek. Some remote work is available/required in compliance with our COVID-19 protocols. The Community Foundation’s normal office hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Attendance may be required at special events during normal working hours or outside the normal workweek.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Community Means Everybody

The Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. The foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. There is no discrimination with regard to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other legally protected classification.

This list of essential responsibilities and requirements is not intended to be exhaustive and is expected to evolve. The Community Foundation will review the description periodically and reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

To apply, please send your resume to terimcnally@cfrrr.org.