Program Associate

The Meadows Foundation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation, personal days

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

HRA and FSA

403(b) retirement savings plan and 401

Matching grants for donations

Job summary

The Meadows Foundation in Dallas, TX seeks a Program Associate to support grantmaking activities and manage information flows for prospective and current grantees. You will work under the supervision of a Senior Program Officer, gathering and shaping data and creating written deliverables and presentations.

You will also assist with emergency grant requests, engage with grantees, and help coordinate program planning across multiple areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a grantmaking role preferred.
• Basic understanding of health, education, human services and environmental issues and disparities within Texas.
• Ability to prioritize overlapping projects to complete work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.
• Ability to work independently and on a team; maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review, research, and evaluate grant requests.
• Interact with grantees and prospective grantees to guide the application and review process.
• Develop in-house reports, write-ups, and presentations in collaboration with staff.
• Manage a small portfolio of grants as assigned.
• Lead monthly virtual information session calls for prospective applicants.
• Collaborate with program staff and other foundations on grantmaking strategies.

Skills

Grantmaking experience

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Independence and teamwork

Information summarization

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Related grantmaking experience

Job description

The Meadows Foundation is a private family foundation on a mission to improve the quality and circumstances of life for the people of Texas now and in the future. Over the last 78 years, we have given more than $1.5 billion to support Texans through arts, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services.

We also foster our mission by providing collaborative, rent-free office space in the Wilson Historic District to nonprofits serving Texas. The District is a 22-acre campus near downtown Dallas with 27 new and restored, historic structures.

We invite you to learn more about the Foundation and our work by visiting our website at www.mfi.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Associate engages internally and externally to support prospective and current grantees in the Foundation’s grantmaking process. Under the supervision of a Senior Program Officer, this role gathers information aligned to Foundation priorities, then creates, and edits written deliverables and presentations as assigned.

This role also supports emergency grant requests and other Foundation initiatives. The role is exposed to multiple program areas and aspects of grantmaking as part of supporting the program team and as assigned by the position’s supervisor.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work closely with Program Team and as assigned by Senior Program Officer to review, research, and evaluate grant requests
• Interact with grantees and prospective grantees to provide critical guidance in the application and review process
• Develop in-house reports, write-ups, and presentations in collaboration with other program and administrative staff
• Manage a small portfolio of grants as assigned

Lead monthly virtual information session calls for prospective applicants Program Planning and Support

• Research opportunities and best practices that align with the Foundation’s statewide grantmaking strategies and initiatives
• Work closely with the program team to collaborate with other foundations on grantmaking strategies as a representative of the Foundation
• Maintain a basic knowledge of current trends among all Foundation program areas and state-level emergencies as they occur
• Support team building and growth opportunities to enhance grantmaking practices and effectiveness
• Lead special projects and assignments as applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or related experience (preferred)
• Experience in a grantmaking role (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health, education, human services and environmental issues and disparities within Texas
• Basic understanding of systems change work
• Ability to prioritize overlapping projects to complete work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner
• Ability to be flexible and work under the pressure of short deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to identify, analyze, and summarize complex information for internal and external audiences
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Life-long learner with the ability to acquire new skills from on-the-job training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy, and discretion
• Asset based mindset that enjoys problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Stand, walk, bend (occasionally)
• Sit for prolonged periods at a desk (often)
• Use motor coordination and finger dexterity to type (often)

BENEFITS

Part of giving back to Texas is taking care of our team. Our second-to-none benefits support your health and wellness at work and home. We offer:

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, sick days, and parental leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• HRA and FSA
• Paid Life&ADD and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee and caregiver support programs
• 403(b) retirement savings plan and quarterly Foundation 401(a) contributions
• Matching grants for your donations to eligible nonprofits

Closing Notes

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, and responsibilities that may be required of the position.

The Meadows Foundation is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting skilled employees. We offer equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.