Director of Community Engagement & Impact

The Foundation for a Healthy High Point; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for a Healthy High Point seeks a Director of Community Engagement & Impact to design and implement innovative grantmaking programs and to strengthen how impact is measured and communicated. This role works with the Executive Director to translate strategy into effective programs, partnerships, and measurable results with a systems-thinking mindset.

Key responsibilities include leading the grantmaking lifecycle, developing new programs, monitoring grants, and advising applicants.

Qualifications

• Leads grantmaking strategies and program designs.
• Builds authentic community relationships with stakeholders.
• Translates organizational strategy into measurable programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for organizational planning and major initiatives.
• Lead full grantmaking lifecycle from community research to closeout.
• Develop and monitor frameworks to track program and grant impact.
• Advise applicants; monitor grant implementation and reporting.
• Forge and maintain partnerships with applicants, funded partners, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Grantmaking

Partnership building

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

The client is seeking a strategic and relationship-focused leader to serve as the Director of Community Engagement & Impact. This role is responsible for designing and implementing innovative grantmaking programs, strengthening approaches to measuring and communicating impact, and fostering partnerships to address complex systems influencing community health. The Director will work closely with the Executive Director to translate organizational strategy into effective programs, partnerships, and measurable results, requiring a systems-thinking mindset and the ability to build authentic community relationships.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and contributing to organizational planning, developing clear plans and measures for major initiatives, and preparing recommendations and reports for leadership and stakeholders. The Director will lead the full grantmaking lifecycle, from community research and program design through application, review, award, monitoring, and closeout. This includes developing new grantmaking programs, monitoring grants for effective implementation, conducting screenings of potential grantees, and advising applicants throughout the process. Building and managing strong relationships with applicants, funded partners, and community stakeholders is a central aspect of the role.

Additionally, the Director will develop and lead frameworks for tracking the impact of grants, programs, and community investments. Responsibilities include analyzing grant reports, program results, and community indicators to identify progress and opportunities, as well as translating complex data into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate will support continuous improvement in grantmaking practices and ensure that impact information is used to inform future strategies and initiatives.