Director of Community Impact

Here at gpac we are working with a wonderful non profit organization who has asked us for help in finding a new Director of Community Impact to join their wonderful team. The Director of Community Impact position requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about directing all aspects of the organization. The Director of Community Impact maintains a strong customer service focus while establishing, building and maintaining effective working relationships with the staff, Grants Committees, grantees, volunteers and other community stakeholders in alignment with organizational mission and values.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Grantmaking and Community Impact

• Respond to inquiries from prospective grantees and assists nonprofit organizations to maximize their understanding of the Foundation’s focus areas and grantmaking processes
• Coordinate competitive grant rounds, including leading volunteer grant committees
• Analyze potential grantee program or organizational viability to meet goals set forth in grant applications
• Provide reports on grantmaking efforts as well as outcomes
• Stay informed on both the needs and the programmatic work of area nonprofits
• Conducts site visits as deemed appropriate
• Responsible initiatives grant writing and reporting
• Creates relevant reports as directed by Executive Director

2.Community Relations

• Develop and foster positive relationships with community stakeholders including nonprofits, philanthropic peers, and the public sector.
• Work with the Director of Community Programs and Executive Director to develop community convenings that foster meaningful dialogue and provide learning opportunities
• Attends and assists with community events as deemed appropriate by Executive Director

3.The Organization and the Community Foundation Field

• Work with Director of Community Programs to facilitate collaboration and learning across the organization footprint to strengthen and maintain organizational knowledge of relevant local and regional information and trends.
• Stay current in the Partner Foundation’s areas of interest and grantmaking focus through various industry sources.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Related Experience: Minimum of three years of grantmaking experience with a strong understanding of due diligence and community leadership

This organization is looking for a collaborative leader who is hard working, dedicated, honest, loyal, decisive, and credible to take over this position. To find out more, apply below or respond with your resume to zach.zink@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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