Community Impact Manager

Sacregcf; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Vacation & holidays

Cell phone stipend

Team events

Job summary

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is seeking a Community Impact Manager to lead and advance education and youth mental health initiatives in the Sacramento region. You will manage program implementation, design strategy, and cultivate deep community partnerships, reporting to the Chief Impact Officer.

You will also serve as a liaison to philanthropy and communications, supporting grant development, securing funding, and sharing outcomes that demonstrate impact and equity in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, education, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, program development, grantmaking, education/youth services, or a related field.
• Proven success in securing grant funding, including identifying grant opportunities and writing grant applications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong research and analytic skills, including defining problems, gathering data, and drawing sound conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a record of building strong relationships across diverse communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexible schedule to support events outside of normal business hours, as necessary.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about health and educational equity; familiarity with the local nonprofit community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Foundation community impact initiatives, with a current emphasis on education and youth mental health programming in Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento.
• Coordinate community engagement activities with nonprofit partners, schools, and community members.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships through regular check-ins, site visits, and joint planning.
• Represent the Foundation at community events, meetings, and forums.
• Coordinate several of the Foundation's competitive grants.
• Support grant development and identifying funding partnership opportunities.

Skills

Community engagement

Grant writing

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Community Impact Manager

About the Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Our Mission: To lead, serve, and inspire enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.

Our Vision: A thriving, resilient region where generosity and collaboration create equitable opportunity.

As the capital region's leading provider of philanthropic services, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation) helps individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits give back with confidence and purpose. We manage over 800 charitable funds and over $275 million in assets, with some funds endowed to support causes in perpetuity.

Make a lasting impact -- now and always.

Since 1983, we've awarded over $300 million in grants -- the majority benefiting communities in Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer counties. Beyond charitable fund management, we lead initiatives and partnerships that advance equity and opportunity, including the region's annual Big Day of Giving and Philanthropy Summit.

Learn more at www.sacregcf.org

About the Opportunity:

The Foundation seeks a skilled, mission-driven professional to serve as Community Impact Manager. Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer, the Community Impact Manager leads community impact initiatives at the Foundation. This position manages program implementation, contributes to program strategy and design, and develops deep relationships with community partners and stakeholders. The Community Impact Manager also serves as a key liaison to the Philanthropy & Communications department, supporting grant development and identifying funding partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation and Community Engagement:Lead the implementation of Foundation community impact initiatives, with a current emphasis on education and youth mental health programming in Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento, including but not limited to:

• Managing program implementation and coordinating community engagement activities with nonprofit partners, schools, and community members.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships through regular check-ins, site visits, and joint planning.
• Representing the Foundation at community events, meetings, and forums.
• Coordinating several of the Foundation's competitive grants.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for participants, grantees, and partners for various community impact initiatives.

Program Design and Strategic Planning:Support the Foundation's strategic direction by:

• Researching emerging trends, community needs, and effective strategies to identify program opportunities and inform strategy.
• Conducting peer benchmarking and best practices research to strengthen the Foundation's approach to community impact.
• Partnering with the Chief Impact Officer and Community Impact Committee, especially the Education Working Group, on strategic planning and grantmaking recommendations.
• Providing technical assistance and strategic insights to grantees, nonprofit partners, and internal teams.
• Identifying high-impact projects and partners aligned with the Foundation's priorities.

Fund Development and Storytelling:Serve as the Impact team's liaison to Philanthropy & Communications and serve as the Impact team lead on fundraising, storytelling, and fundholder engagement, including:

• Working with Philanthropy & Communications to identify and pursue opportunities to bring in funding partners and secure grants for Impact projects and other Foundation priorities, supporting and writing grant proposals and applications, reports, and evaluation projects as needed.
• Engaging current and prospective fundholders to inspire giving and connect them with community impact program opportunities.
• Gathering and sharing compelling stories that highlight program activities, outcomes, learnings, and community impact.
• Supporting community impact communications, marketing, and visibility across Foundation channels as needed.

Department Operations and Administration:Support the Impact team's operational effectiveness and the Foundation's mission and goals as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, education, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, program development, grantmaking, education/youth services, or a related field.
• Proven success in securing grant funding, including identifying grant opportunities and writing grant applications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong research and analytic skills, including defining problems, gathering data, and drawing sound conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a record of building strong relationships across diverse communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexible schedule to support events outside of normal business hours, as necessary.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about health and educational equity; familiarity with the local nonprofit community is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This is a full-time, exempt role and hybrid position (2-3 days in-office per week) with eligibility for a 9/80 alternative schedule, which consists of nine (9) hours per day Monday - Thursday, eight (8) hours per day on Fridays, and alternating Fridays off.
• This position requires the ability to travel to community meetings, site visits, and partner organizations throughout the Sacramento region.
• This role requires regular interaction with diverse stakeholders, community members, donors, and nonprofit partners in both formal and informal settings.
• Reliable transportation is required. If utilizing a personal vehicle for which they will be reimbursed mileage and conduct work, a valid driver's license and insurance will be required.
• This role occasionally requires the ability to lift and carry event materials and supplies, as well as standing, walking, and setting up/breaking down event spaces for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $70,304 - $75,304 annually, depending on experience.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance with employer contribution.
• 401K program with a generous Foundation contribution after one year of service.
• Competitive vacation and holiday pay.
• Cell phone/internet stipend.
• Fun mixers, team-building events, retreats and workshops, and professional development opportunities.

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.