Grantmaking & Stewardship Director | Community Impact

AFP East Central Illinois Chapter; Illinois, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois seeks a Grantmaking and Stewardship Director to lead annual grantmaking and scholarship cycles, ensuring donor intent, CFECI policy, and philanthropic best practices. The role travels within the service area, with occasional evening/weekend hours for events and trainings, reporting to the CEO.

This position will build on our stewardship and impact reporting system, guiding grants, scholarships and stewardship practices, and collaborating across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or minimum three years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with proven problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, online application platforms, and virtual meeting tools.
• Residence within CFECI's nine-county service area.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events, and willingness to travel to schools, award ceremonies, conferences, and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant/scholarship cycles from application through final reporting.
• Maintain grant/scholarship applications and reporting platforms.
• Review applications for eligibility, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare materials for review committees, donor meetings, and Board review.
• Coordinate review meetings, award notifications, and grant agreements.
• Monitor grant/scholarship reports, payment schedules, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Serve as the main contact for applicants, families, schools, counselors, and committee members.
• Build relationships with nonprofits, educators, donors, volunteers, and community partners.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Independence & collaboration

Microsoft Office

Databases

Virtual meeting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Razor's Edge

Foundant/CommunitySuite

Blackbaud

Job description

Community Foundation of East Central Illinois seeks a Grantmaking and Stewardship Director to lead annual grantmaking and scholarship cycles, ensuring donor intent, CFECI policy, and philanthropic best practices. The role travels within the service area, with occasional evening/weekend hours for events and trainings, reporting to the CEO.

This position will build on our stewardship and impact reporting system, guiding grants, scholarships and stewardship practices, and collaborating across the