Grantmaking & Community Impact Specialist

AlignHR; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is seeking a Community Investment Specialist in Wheeling, WV to manage grantmaking programs, engage nonprofit organizations, and provide data-driven insights to guide foundation decisions.

Working with the Director of Community Investment, you will streamline processes, support capacity-building efforts, and coordinate for interns, volunteers, or project participants while maintaining alignment with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, community development, business administration, social work, or related field
• Two to four years of experience in philanthropy, grantmaking, nonprofit management, community development, or community engagement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong skills in grant administration, research and analysis, project coordination, and relationship management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and grant management systems (GLM/SLM preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to evaluate complex information and develop recommendations
• Ability to manage changing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage competitive and noncompetitive grantmaking processes from application through closeout.
• Administer Donor Advised Fund Committee grants and Donor Designated Fund grants.
• Coordinate application review, due diligence, and applicant interviews.
• Screen Capacity and Emergency Grant requests and recommend next steps.
• Prepare grant agreements, coordinate payments, and monitor reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline grantmaking processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations and community partners.
• Conduct site visits and participate in community meetings and convenings.
• Gather information on community needs, nonprofit capacity, emerging issues, and gaps in services.
• Provide observations and insights that strengthen CFOV's understanding of community conditions.
• Analyze applications and develop funding recommendations.
• Support Field of Interest Fund grantmaking through research and recommendations.
• Contribute to evaluation of grantmaking programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track grantmaking trends and communicate findings to the Director.
• Develop and coordinate nonprofit education and capacity-building programs.
• Identify training and technical assistance needs through engagement and grantmaking.
• Coordinate external partners supporting nonprofit capacity building.
• Support community initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as lead staff for assigned giving circles.
• Coordinate application, review, funding, communication, and reporting activities.
• Support participant engagement and education on community needs and philanthropic opportunities.
• Serve as primary resource for Grants Lifecycle Manager (GLM) and related systems.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants and internal users.
• Identify opportunities to improve grantmaking technology, workflows, and reporting.
• Maintain documentation supporting consistent system use.

Skills

Grant administration

Relationship management

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, community development, business administration, social work, or related field

Tools

Grant management systems (GLM/SLM)

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Job description

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is seeking a Community Investment Specialist in Wheeling, WV to manage grantmaking programs, engage nonprofit organizations, and provide data-driven insights to guide foundation decisions.

Working with the Director of Community Investment, you will streamline processes, support capacity-building efforts, and coordinate for interns, volunteers, or project participants while maintaining alignment with policies.