Community Investment Program Manager

Aegon; United States; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica Foundation in the United States seeks a Community Investment Program Manager to oversee day-to-day grant administration and ensure IRS compliance across the program.

You will manage grant requests, work with advisory chairs and the board, and develop strategies while handling multi-million-dollar budgets and financial reporting.

Hybrid role with travel to hub locations (Philadelphia, Cedar Rapids); strong communication and leadership are essential to advance the foundation’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of non-profit management/foundation or relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of private foundations rules under IRC 501c3.
• Ability to communicate clearly to the Board, staff, donors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external grant requests and provide guidance to advisory committees.
• Ensure compliance with program guidelines and IRS regulations from start to finish.
• Decide on grant requests and liaise between the Foundation and external partners.
• Engage with Board and officers to shape program direction and mission.
• Develop and implement program strategies and monitor outcomes.
• Administer multi-million dollar grant budget and expense budgets; manage cash flow and reporting.
• Initiate and track payments for donations and matching requests.
• Collaborate with Communications to promote impact via various channels.
• Build relationships with funders, partner agencies and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Financial management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Planning

Delegation

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience

Job description

The Community Investment Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and administration of the Transamerica Foundation, established in 1994 to support non-profit organizations focused on empowering people socially and financially in the communities where we live and work.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external grant requests, providing essential guidance and training to advisory committee chairs and coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with program guidelines and IRS regulations, managing the grant process from initiation to completion.
• Make decisions on grant requests, acting as a liaison between the Foundation and external organizations.
• Actively engage with the Chair, board members, and officers to shape program direction and advocate for program objectives and assess the ability to carry out the mission in accordance with applicable laws.
• Make recommendations to develop and implement program strategies.
• Administer multi-million dollar grant budget and expense budget. Manage Foundation cash flow, monthly expenses, bank reconciliation, fund transfers, and required financial reporting.
• Initiate and track payments for donations and matching requests.
• Manage employee matching gift program and requests. Evaluate and determine whether to recommend or decline, offering information, guidance, and education to requestors on foundation rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with Communications and Brand teams to promote the Foundation’s impact to internal and external audiences through various mediums including web content, media/marketing materials, reports, internal articles and presentations, leadership messages, event remarks, etc.
• Build and manage relationships with individuals and organizations of influence, including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience
• Five years of non-profit management/foundation or relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements, rules, and regulations for private foundations under IRC 501c3
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, to the Board of Directors, employees, internal and external vendors, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders regarding all aspects of the organization’s mission
• Financial management skills and outstanding attention to detail for budget preparation, analysis, reporting, and tracking of funds granted to charities
• Independent worker and creative thinker to handle matters with confidence, authority, and integrity
• Organizational skills, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation

Working Conditions

• Occasional Travel <10%

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$78,000 - $100,000 annually.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, Cedar Rapids). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.