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The Program Officer supports the mission of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, and its affiliates – Coopersville and Allendale – by supporting our responsive and proactive impact-driven community grant program. This position reports to the VP of Grants and Program. This position will lead the Scholarship Program and may have the opportunity to lead additional strategic initiatives supported by the GHACF.

The Scholarship Program includes, but is not limited to, the development and successful implementation of the scholarship program including but not limited to: the application creation, launch, review, and distribution of scholarship awards; serve as lead for all internally reviewed and allocated scholarships; serve as lead for area Scholarship Award Nights, as well as GHACF educational events including Excellence in Education and the Scholarship Donor and Recipient Event.

Specific Duties:
Competitive Grant Programs
Including: Community Impact, Technical Assistance, Field of Interest, and Donor Advised Committee Funds

  • Establish and maintain relationships with for-impact partners, meeting regularly and offering support where needed
  • Assist the Grants & Program team with the preparation of the Community Impact quarterly review process including internal review and follow-up, committee packets, and meeting presentation
  • Assist with competitive grant proposal analysis and review for Community Impact, may have the opportunity to support and lead Field of Interest Funds, and Donor Advised Committee Funds
  • Leads internally reviewed grant programs including Technical Assistance and Immediate Impact
  • Leads grantmaking evaluation program
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant records
  • Provide other support as needed to maintain grant operations

Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • At a minimum, completion of a bachelor’s degree. Coursework in non-profit administration a plus.
  • Three to five years of related work experience, non-profit preferred, resulting in advanced knowledge of non-profit operations and administration. Familiarity with charitable foundation policies, procedures, and structure to conduct assigned programs and projects preferred.
  • Ability to generate creative ideas and implement them within the organization. Must be able to manage multiple tasks in an environment with short deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail. Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills. Project organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • High level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with partner organizations, grant seekers, donors, fellow team members, the Board of Trustees, committees, and the community-at-large.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise diplomacy and cultural awareness when interacting at all levels inside and outside the Foundation.
  • Analytical abilities necessary to proof and edit materials, calculate, and balance totals, maintain records and files, and organize and prioritize work assigned.
  • Exercises a high level of thoughtful and insightful judgment within areas of accountability.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time with many projects active at once.
  • Professional image, positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic with willingness to help in a team environment.
  • Respect for internal and external stakeholders, and enthusiasm for working in a team-based, collaborative Foundation.
  • Knowledge about and passion for community philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and best practices.
  • Positive approach to work.
  • Takes initiative to continue professional development.

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software programs to include: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Power Point. Database systems – Foundant CSuite preferred.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 60-minute lunch. (37.5 hours per week)

Pay Rate: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The Foundation has a comprehensive benefit package and a 403b Retirement plan.

Please provide a cover letter with your resume. We will be reviewing applications after January 22, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Professional: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person