Endowment & Engagement Officer: Nonprofit Fund Growth

Akron Community Foundation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

403(b) match

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The Akron Community Foundation is seeking an Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer, a full-time role supporting more than 300 agency funds. You will assist fundholders with growth, distributions, and attracting new agency fund partners, and plan trainings for agency funds and the nonprofit community in Summit County.

You will support the foundation's grantmaking processes, site visits, due diligence, and board minutes, and may represent the foundation at meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years' experience at a nonprofit/government institution preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing stewardship to current agency funds and educate on endowment-building strategies.
• Plan, develop and facilitate trainings for nonprofits, including the annual Nonprofit Insights Conference.
• Assist with establishing new agency/nonprofit fund relationships and presenting to boards.
• Assist with grantmaking activities, site visits, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Handle grant processing including input, due diligence, and payments.
• Attend committee meetings, prepare minutes, and assist with agendas and handouts.
• Represent the foundation at meetings and community events when needed.
• Collaborate with staff, donors, nonprofits, and vendors; maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain regular attendance and manage workload with strong time management.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365/SharePoint

CRM/Database experience

Job description

The Akron Community Foundation is seeking an Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer, a full-time role supporting more than 300 agency funds. You will assist fundholders with growth, distributions, and attracting new agency fund partners, and plan trainings for agency funds and the nonprofit community in Summit County.

You will support the foundation's grantmaking processes, site visits, due diligence, and board minutes, and may represent the foundation at meetings.