Grantmaking Program Lead, Marin 24/7 Initiative

Marin Community Foundation; Novato (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Generous time off

Job summary

Marin Community Foundation seeks a Program Officer to lead the Marin 24/7 grantmaking initiatives, developing place-based strategies, managing the Neighborhood Microgrants and grant docket materials, and reporting to the Senior Program Director.

The role emphasizes trust-based philanthropy, collaboration with community partners in Marin County, and oversight of grantmaking budgets and due diligence, with hybrid onsite requirements in Novato.

Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. degree preferred; B.A./B.S. degree required in related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive nonprofit or public agency experience.
• 7+ years as a program officer in grantmaking or comparable context.
• Knowledge of grant-making processes, ethics and legal issues involved.
• Strong written and oral communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement place-based grantmaking strategies reflecting community priorities and data.
• Oversee the place-based components of Marin 24/7 initiatives, including participatory grantmaking.
• Oversee and approve Opportunity Fund grants and Neighborhood Microgrants with due diligence.
• Prepare grant docket materials and present recommendations to the board.
• Build relationships with community partners and stakeholders across Marin County.

Skills

Grantmaking

Nonprofit sector

Communication

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Marin Community Foundation seeks a Program Officer to lead the Marin 24/7 grantmaking initiatives, developing place-based strategies, managing the Neighborhood Microgrants and grant docket materials, and reporting to the Senior Program Director.

The role emphasizes trust-based philanthropy, collaboration with community partners in Marin County, and oversight of grantmaking budgets and due diligence, with hybrid onsite requirements in Novato.