Director of Grants & Community Impact

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City; Leawood (KS); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Résumé du poste

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City seeks a senior leader to direct grantmaking and scholarship programs, guide committees, ensure compliance with donor intent and policies, and manage workflows with finance and operations in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will shape strategic grantmaking, build trusted relationships with Jewish agencies and nonprofits, translate community needs into funded initiatives, and report on impact with integrity and attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience in the nonprofit sector or related fields.
• Ability to translate community information into practical initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building, facilitation and communication skills.
• Excellent writing, analytical, project-management and organizational skills.
• High integrity, discretion and attention to detail; ability to work independently.
• Fluency with productivity and database systems; grantmaking or CRM experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead the full lifecycle of JCF-administered grant programs from application to follow-up.
• Guide volunteer grantmaking committees with analyses, funding recommendations and records.
• Ensure donor-recommended grants comply with restrictions and policies.
• Oversee grant disbursement workflows with finance and operations.
• Improve grantmaking policies, processes, and reporting for efficiency.
• Provide leadership of scholarship programs, including awards and communications.
• Retain governance records for the foundation’s boards and committees.
• Support compliance and timely action on board decisions.
• Help shape broader grantmaking strategy with leadership.
• Identify opportunities for proactive philanthropic investment.
• Build relationships with agencies, synagogues, nonprofits and donors.
• Develop metrics to assess impact and communicate results.
• Connect donors with giving opportunities through outreach and programs.

Connaissances

Grantmaking

Scholarship management

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Research

Compliance

Donor relations

Project management

Communication

CRM experience

Data analysis

Nonprofit experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Outils

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City seeks a senior leader to direct grantmaking and scholarship programs, guide committees, ensure compliance with donor intent and policies, and manage workflows with finance and operations in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will shape strategic grantmaking, build trusted relationships with Jewish agencies and nonprofits, translate community needs into funded initiatives, and report on impact with integrity and attention to