Program Officer
Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a community asset. The Foundation is a collection of funds established by donors interested in Philanthropy and supporting the Toledo area. Currently, the assets of the Foundation are approximately $441 million, made up of over 1,000 funds. The Foundation is the largest grant maker in the Toledo area, granting $20 million a year.
General Job Description
The Program Officer will have responsibility for strengthening the Foundation’s grantmaking programs. The Foundation concentrates on offering the highest level of services providing an impact through the Foundation’s grantmaking. The Program Officer assists with the Foundation’s grantmaking programs relevant to various Foundation funds, including unrestricted and field of interest funds, special grant initiative funds, donor advised funds, corporate funds and Foundation subsidies. This position also provides professional advice and assistance to the President, Executive Vice President of Operations & Special Projects, Philanthropic Services Officers and the Board of Trustees regarding the Foundation’s grantmaking process.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Investigation and evaluation of grant proposals
In conjunction with the Vice President, Community Investments, formulates staff recommendations regarding approval/denial of funding request
Prepares written reports on grant proposals
Makes presentations to the Grants and Distribution Committee and Board of Trustees, if necessary, regarding grant proposals, findings of staff reviews and funding recommendations
Generates grant review packets for review by donor advisors and/or grantmaking committees.
Monitors grant performance through periodic site visits and/or remote communications
Obtains and analyzes interim and final written grant reports
Reports grantee performance to the VP, Community Investments, President and Board of Trustees
Along with President, Vice President, Community Investments and Program Staff identifies areas for potential leadership initiatives and works with appropriate organizations to develop new programs which have potential for Foundation funding
Maintains close contact with key personnel in community agencies and planning organizations
Reviews community planning and other relevant research documents
Attends workshops/conferences related to assigned areas of responsibility
Assists the Vice President, Community Investments as a Foundation contact with potential grant applicants and communicates grantmaking policies and procedures
Minor Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares occasional research reports on issues of relevance to the Foundation
Provides technical assistance to potential/current grantees where appropriate and directed by the Vice President, Community Investments.
Is familiar with the Foundation’s asset development plan and other major programs, and works with Foundation staff to appropriately publicize the Foundation’s grants and community service programs
Works cooperatively with other staff to assist as needed with his or her responsibilities and to ensure a smooth and timely flow of support services within the Foundation
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required and an advanced academic degree preferred
Experience
Three to five years of successful experience in foundation grantmaking programs and/or nonprofit management with a broad knowledge of nonprofit organizations
Experience in grant program planning and development
Key Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills, including the ability and willingness to work and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds, including grantees, donors and other constituents, and ability to work closely with other colleagues as a Foundation team member
Excellent writing, editing and visual communications skills
Experience writing, presenting and communicating in a variety of styles and for a variety of audiences
Basic understanding of accounting, financial statements and budgeting practices
Able to organize own work to meet deadlines
Detail oriented and accurate
Experience in convening meetings and effectively facilitating group dialogue to accomplish a goal
Ability to exercise good judgement, tact and diplomacy
Works well under minimal supervision by taking initiative and keeping appropriate people informed, ensuring successful project management and timely project completion
A commitment to upholding all applicable confidentiality requirements
Extensive experience with MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and basic skills with Adobe Acrobat
Professionalism, flexibility and a sense of humor
Ability to understand and support interrelated roles of other staff and willingness to accept work supervision
Ability to reprioritize workflow based on unexpected issues and demands
Physical Requirements
While this is mainly an office position, the ability to lift small boxes (letter stock, postcard stock, booklets) is required occasionally
Additionally, this position will require travel outside of the office to meet with current/prospective grantees
Occasionally, out-of-town travel may be required for professional development opportunities
Interested applicants can send their resume & cover letter to Elizabeth at [email protected].