Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager

Middlesex Savings Bank; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Middlesex Savings Bank is seeking a Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager to oversee grant programs, scholarships, sponsorships, and financial literacy initiatives within its foundation. The role partners with the Director of Corporate Philanthropy to advance grant evaluation, budgeting, and program goals.

As the primary owner of the Blackbaud grant database, you will develop dashboards, standardize reporting, and drive efficiency across the philanthropic portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit/philanthropy/community relations preferred.
• Experience with grants and/or nonprofit program development a plus; strong writing and synthesis skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to grant program evaluation and alignment with foundation strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for grant and charitable inquiries, including sponsorships.
• Own the grant database (Blackbaud) and create reports; streamline processes between programs.
• Prepare meeting materials and review proposals to support the Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation board.
• Design surveys and improve data collection from grantees; coordinate feedback for applicants.

Skills

Grant reporting

Data management

Grant analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

This individual plays a key role in the reporting and process management for Corporate Philanthropy objectives across Middlesex Savings Bank and its Charitable Foundation, with specific focus on sponsorships, scholarships, financial literacy, and grant program support. Along with the Director of Corporate Philanthropy, the Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager handles a portfolio of grants aligned with the Bank and Foundation's priorities including grant evaluation, budget and program goals. The Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager works closely with the Director of Corporate Philanthropy to ensure consistent processes, accurate reporting, and effective systems utilization. The role is responsible for helping to optimize grantmaking, develop dashboards and reporting structures, and create processes that enhance efficiency and visibility of impact.

Responsibilities

• Grant Program:
• Contribute to internal assessment of grant performance and alignment with Foundation strategy
• Serve as first point of contact for grant and charitable inquiries, including sponsorships
• Primary relationship owner of the grant database, Blackbaud. Create reports and streamline processes between various programs, with a strong ability in grant analysis and reporting.
• Prepare meeting materials, review grant proposals, and provide overall support to the Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation board
• Design surveys and improve data collection from grantees
• Develop and facilitate virtual informational sessions for prospective applicants
• Coordinate feedback meetings for unsuccessful applicants
• Support grantee partners in timely completion of reporting requirements
• Scholarship Program:
• Oversee the scholarship program with area high schools and act as primary liaison with financial partner who facilitates payout of scholarship funds
• Maintain relationships with scholarship administrators and guidance departments
• Act as point person for all inquiries from scholarship recipients
• Sponsorship Program:
• Review and assess incoming sponsorship opportunities
• Ensure timely coordination of payment, communication and marketing support for all sponsorships
• Develop and maintain effective reporting in the Blackbaud database
• Provide coordination and support for community events
• Financial Literacy:
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Money Matters, the Bank’s financial literacy program
• Develop a strategy to proactively offer the financial literacy program to community nonprofits, schools, and/or other groups
• Develop engaging and informative financial literacy content, and ensure proper internal review of all material
• Coordinate with Marketing team to effectively brand and promote the program
• Other:
• Connect with nonprofits and Foundations through events, workshops, and conferences
• Work with internal teams to share relevant Board and volunteer opportunities
• Other administrative tasks as required to support Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation initiatives

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree is required

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of work-related experience in the nonprofit, philanthropy, or community relations sectors is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Strong proficiency with database management systems, in particular BlackBaud or similar
• High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working as a self-starter and in a team environment
• Ability to represent the Bank in public and community forums
• Experience with grants and/or nonprofit program development, a plus
• Ability to write professionally and synthesize content.
• Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote following 90 days.

Expected Pay Range

The expected annual pay range for this role is $55,243 to $91,158. This pay range is the annual salary we in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation paid may fluctuate higher or lower than the posted range and the range may be modified in the future due to several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, certifications, and qualifications, internal equity, adjustments to the requirements and responsibilities of the job, business needs, and economic and market data.

EEO Statement

Middlesex Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer/protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities