Program Officer

NextFifty Initiative - Denver, CO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NextFifty Initiative seeks a Program Officer in Denver, CO to review grant applications, advise on funding, and work with grantees to evaluate outcomes. You will help advance the Foundation’s aging-focused mission through clear communication and strategic support.

You will collaborate with senior staff on program design, benchmarking, and equitable grantmaking, contributing to the Foundation’s impact and community engagement in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
• Cultivate potential grantees in the community and support them in their grant activities.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
• Work with assigned grantees to evaluate their work and support grant activities.
• Contribute to idea generation and strategic thinking to strengthen the Foundation’s funding initiatives.

Job description

The Program Officer reports to the Senior Program Officer and is responsible for reviewing grant applications, making funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees, and working with assigned grantees to evaluate their work and support them in their grant activities. The program officer will demonstrate a strong understanding of the mission and vision of NextFifty Initiative and be able to express that clearly to grantees and the interested public. The program officer will cultivate potential grantees in the community and field of aging.

The individual filling this role will be a key member of the Foundation's program staff. They will contribute to idea generation and strategic thinking that strengthens the Foundation’s various funding initiatives by ensuring efficient, equitable, and effective processes that align with the mission and vision of NextFifty Initiative.

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience