Program Officer, Nonprofit Effectiveness (MW)

Program Officer, Nonprofit Effectiveness (MW)Posted on November 11, 2018The Program Officer, Nonprofit Effectiveness is a critical team member for the Foundation's Program team and will work closely with the Senior Program Officer on aspects of the Foundation's program activities and grant making. In this role, he/she is responsible for helping to develop and sustain long-term relationships with community stakeholders, program partners and nonprofit organizations to support multiple Foundation programs, including the Center for Philanthropy Education and Foundation Grant Programs. The Officer will be responsible for the following:This role will oversee all aspects of annual program strategy and delivery, including:Managing relevant workshops, convenings, and cohort-based learning series for nonprofit professionals and board membersIdentifying and engaging content expertsDeveloping and adjusting programming as necessary to meet expectations outlined in the program's strategic planMeasuring program impact and outcomesBuilding and maintaining industry relationships to keep informed on community issues and eventsArticulating the importance of our nonprofit capacity building opportunities and the Foundation's expertise in the fieldThis role will support the Senior Program Officer in developing and implementing all Foundation Grant Programs. This person will also support our Town Funds with their respective Grant Programs and serve as the main point of contact.Specific responsibilities include:Ensuring timely and effective grants management processesManaging grant criteria, applications, and reports through FoundantEvaluating proposalsAssembling and working with multiple committeesBuilding and maintaining grantee relationships to keep informed on community issues and eventsConducting nonprofit meetings/visits as necessarySolving problems and adjusting programs as needed to achieve desired resultsProviding technical assistance and any reporting or data as needed to staff, committee and board members, and applicantsSupporting other key funds with grant making efforts as necessaryQualificationsThe successful candidate will demonstrate a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and will possess strong communication and analytical skills. Additional qualities include:Must have exceptional technology skills, including familiarity of or willingness to learn online grants management and event systemsAbility to gather, analyze and produce key reports and data related to programsStrong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentGrant making or philanthropy experience a plusKeen conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking skillsStrong public speaking and presentation skillsExcellent time and project management skillsAbility to prioritize, juggle multiple projects and meet deadlinesFlexible work schedule (some early morning meetings, and some later evening events)Strong work ethicGood sense of humorWillingness to roll your sleeves up, do the "little things that need to be done"Self-motivated, detail oriented, focused, ambitiousStrong ties to the MetroWest community a plusJ-18808-Ljbffr