Community Impact Officer

Overview

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ABOUT US:

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, in partnership with our donors and non-profits, inspires powerful philanthropy to drive solutions that strengthen our communities. Our mission is to strengthen our communities by amplifying philanthropy and catalyzing solutions through our direct work, as well as in partnership with donors, nonprofits, and the broader community. We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.

The Community Impact Officer provides oversight, programmatic and administrative support for grantmaking activities. In his/her grantmaking responsibilities, they serve as a grants officer and principal point of contact to nonprofit organizations that are current or prospective grantees and participate in the education of nonprofit partners. Additionally, he/she will work in coordination with our Development Team to speak to current and prospective donors about the benefits of planned giving, endowment-building, various options for grant funds and the full range of options as it relates to Community Impact to promote philanthropic investment through the Community Foundation.

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Customer Focus
• Relationship Building/Communication
• Attention to Detail/Accuracy
• Project Management
• Prioritization
• Effective Communication
• Systems Building and Fixing

• Grant Administration: Assume the responsibility for portfolio of grant proposals, including serving as the Foundation’s liaison to grant applicants and performing proposal reviews, site visits, interviews, and written and oral analyses of grant requests for foundation staff, board, donors, and or committee members.
• Represent the Foundation in local, regional, and statewide initiatives and events to increase its visibility and strengthen its brand; and educate nonprofits on issues relevant to their work in this portfolio.
• Remain well-informed of current issues, research, activities, and trends relevant to grant portfolio grantees.
• Initiate and foster strategic partnerships with nonprofit leaders, sector groups, and key external constituencies; represents the Foundation in local, regional and statewide initiatives and events; and educates nonprofits on issues relevant to their work in this portfolio.
• In consultation with the VP for Community Impact, identify opportunities to expand the Foundation’s influence in the community and to attract existing donor involvement and new donors in support of increased donor investment in area nonprofits.
• When needed, provide project management for Community Foundation community initiative(s) that are in alignment with the Foundation’s strategic goals.
• Maintain the integrity of information in the primary database and manage the inflow of applications and recommendations from the web-based portal.
• Ensure compliance with industry standard tax and legal requirements, as well as fund requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of four years of successful track record of project and database management desired
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent computer skills and commitment to accuracy
• Prior grantmaking and/or scholarship management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Examples of competencies in working with diverse constituencies, including boards, committees, and community organizations and/or with volunteers
• Proven engagement in community activities and knowledge of community issues
• Commitment to the Foundation’s values

• Opportunity to join a growing Community Foundation with over $293M in assets.
• Professional development opportunities in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
• Competitive salary and benefits package