Community Impact & Grants Officer

Mt Pleasant; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to manage grantmaking and scholarship programs and support nonprofit capacity-building and community leadership initiatives, reporting to the Program Director.

You will coordinate donor engagement, process applications, ensure compliance, and highlight impact through reports and events, aligning work with the Foundation's three goals: convening, funding, and organizational capacity.

Qualifications

• Proficient in grant processes, compliance, and reporting.
• Ability to evaluate proposals with impartiality and clear alternatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Donor Intent: uphold donors’ goals for grants and scholarships.
• Promotion & Deadlines: publicize guidelines and timelines for cycles.
• Application Processing: screen submissions and enter data into grants software.
• Communication & Follow-Up: maintain contact with grantees and scholars.
• Impact Highlighting: share funded project stories via reports and events.
• Review & Compliance: coordinate reporting requirements and site visits.
• Capacity Building: promote training for nonprofit staff and boards.
• Committee Coordination: manage materials and meeting minutes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Philanthropy knowledge

Tools

Grant management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to manage grantmaking and scholarship programs and support nonprofit capacity-building and community leadership initiatives, reporting to the Program Director.

You will coordinate donor engagement, process applications, ensure compliance, and highlight impact through reports and events, aligning work with the Foundation's three goals: convening, funding, and organizational capacity.