Program Officer

HIRING SOLUTIONS, LLC; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint seeks a Program Officer to advance grantmaking, community leadership, and strategic partnerships within the foundation and with external partners.

The role collaborates with foundation staff, volunteers, schools, local government, and donors to identify and address community needs. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong understanding of grantmaking processes and donor engagement.
• Ability to communicate complex community issues to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to define community needs and design programs aligned with mission.
• Ability to work with staff, leadership, and volunteers to drive impact.
• Ability to produce reports and material for external communications.
• Commitment to fairness, diversity, and inclusion in program development.

Responsibilities

• Grantmaking support for Geographic Affiliate and Flint Women and Girls Fund.
• Provide staff support to grantmaking advisory committees and prepare materials.
• Evaluate proposals, monitor grants, and communicate progress to grantees.
• Assist with securing additional financial and other support for projects.
• Research and present findings to the Board of Trustees on grantmaking and initiatives.
• Foster partnerships and collaboration among grantees and stakeholders.
• Provide information and stories for donor stewardship and external communications.
• Support donor-advised funds by analyzing community needs and priorities.

Skills

Excellent writing

Grantmaking

Communications

Staff collaboration

Data gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The primary duties of the Program Officer relate to the grantmaking, community leadership initiatives, and strategic partnerships undertaken by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (the Community Foundation). This position works closely with other Community Foundation staff, as well as many external stakeholders, including but not limited to faith communities, volunteers, schools and educational institutions, local government, social service agencies, community-based organizations, and donors.

The Program Officer provides professional staff support to the Community Foundation's Geographic Affiliate and Flint Women and Girls Fund grant programs, grantmaking and other selected volunteer committees, represents the Community Foundation with community groups, and assists the Vice President of Community Impact and other Community Foundation staff and volunteers in identifying and defining community needs and program strategies to meet those needs.

Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2026, for consideration.

Position Responsibilities

Grantmaking

• Offers technical assistance and clarifies the Community Foundation grant program priorities and processes by conducting grant applicant meetings, site visits, and one-on-one consultations.
• Conducts meetings with prospective grant applicants and provides feedback on the feasibility and clarity of proposed budgets, staffing, work plans, and anticipated project outcomes.
• Evaluates proposals, conducts site visits, monitors, and manages active grants, assesses their progress (including financial and programmatic reports), and actively communicates with grantees.
• Works collaboratively with the Community Foundation’s grants management team to administer grants from start to finish.
• Provides staff support to assigned Community Foundation grantmaking advisory committees through review and analysis of grant applications; preparation of materials for use by committees; and helps with identifying and securing additional financial and other material support for projects related to those advisory groups and their concerns.
• Researches, creates, and presents findings to the Board of Trustees regarding grantmaking activity, programmatic initiatives, and community leadership efforts.
• Encourages partnership and collaboration among grantees and other key stakeholders to increase the effectiveness of responses to community issues.
• Implements equity frameworks in grantmaking policies and procedures, interacting with other foundations/peers in the region/nation to leverage promising practices, and facilitating inclusive community processes in support of the Community Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Provides information, data, and stories to Development and Communications staff for donor stewardship, impact reporting, proposals, presentations, and other external communications.

Donor Services

• Collaborates with the Community Foundation’s Development and Donor Services staff to inform and strengthen donor conversations, including relevant community data, emerging needs, grantmaking trends, and potential areas of philanthropic opportunity.
• Provides strategic support to donor-advised funds by analyzing community needs and strategic priorities to identify and develop relevant annual grantmaking opportunities for donors.
• Partners with Development and Donor Services staff to design and facilitate donor education and engagement opportunities, including community learning, briefings, and activities that deepen donor understand of community needs and philanthropic partnerships.
• Reviews and initiates processing of donor-advised grant recommendations in accordance with fund agreements and the Community Foundation's policies, ensuring information is accurate and complete for processing and maintaining responsive, professional communication with fund advisors.

Community Leadership

• Cultivates, develops, and maintains relationships with existing and prospective community partners, key stakeholders, and funders, as required.
• Serves as the Community Foundation representative/liaison with community groups, coalitions, community initiatives, and organization partners as assigned.
• Leads key community leadership initiatives of the Community Foundation by helping to develop the strategic direction of community impact work.
• Assists with the communication of outcomes and impactful stories from the Community Foundation’s grantmaking and community leadership initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as nonprofit management, public policy, community development, or philanthropy.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong understanding of grantmaking processes, including supporting committees and working with volunteers to evaluate and make decisions on funding opportunities.
• Ability to communicate complex community issues, grantmaking strategies, and program outcomes in ways that are accessible and meaningful to donors, volunteers, board members, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to assist in identifying and defining community needs and designing programs to address those needs in alignment with the Community Foundation's mission.
• Ability to work effectively with Community Foundation staff, leadership, and volunteers to drive community impact and program success.
• Ability to produce reports, communication materials, and provide strategic input on program strategies, ensuring they align with the needs of the community.
• Deep understanding of how to promote fairness, diversity, and inclusion in program development, ensuring the Community Foundation’s work addresses disparities within the community.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Hiring Solutions LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hiring Solutions LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.