Impact Programs & Grants Associate

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Program Associate, Nonprofit Effectiveness to support the Foundation’s capacity-building and grantmaking efforts within the Nonprofit Effectiveness strategy. You will work with program leadership to coordinate research, convenings, events, and internal operations, while maintaining strong relationships with grantees and partners across Greater Boston.

The role emphasizes excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking across multiple projects, and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related professional work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit management and grantmaking due diligence preferred.
• Familiarity with diversity, equity and inclusion work as it relates to nonprofit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects; organize and coordinate projects with multiple components.
• Proactive, participative work style.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity-building opportunities for individual Foundation grantees and the Greater Boston nonprofit sector.
• Maintain familiarity with best practices in the organizational effectiveness/nonprofit capacity-building fields locally and nationally.
• Coordinate various activities for multiple grantmaking initiatives, including contributing to strategy, implementation logistics, internal and external communication, and evaluation.
• Conduct due diligence on grant proposals and manage Nonprofit Effectiveness grantee calendar.
• Prepare various written materials on a timely basis, including draft correspondence, meeting minutes, talking points, strategy updates, reports and other related materials.
• Conduct research for strategy papers and memos and assist Program Officer and Associate VP in preparing documents for internal and external use.
• Support Program Department goals and priorities in coordination with Associate Vice President for Programs, including department-level budget planning and special projects.
• Track and maintain consultant relationships and various contracts to advance grantmaking strategy.
• Coordinate, in conjunction with other colleagues, all aspects of meetings, convenings, and other events (including coordinating attendee schedules, invitations, meeting preparation, note taking, set-up and clean-up).
• Manage current calendars and appointments for the Nonprofit Effectiveness team and Open Door Grants review process; and perform other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Program Associate, Nonprofit Effectiveness to support the Foundation’s capacity-building and grantmaking efforts within the Nonprofit Effectiveness strategy. You will work with program leadership to coordinate research, convenings, events, and internal operations, while maintaining strong relationships with grantees and partners across Greater Boston.

The role emphasizes excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking across multiple projects, and