Program Officer

Corporate Consulting Associates, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Program Officer for a Detroit-based foundation focused on health, youth, and animal welfare. This role involves managing grants, guiding nonprofits, and shaping strategic directions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and a passion for community service. The position is semi-remote, requiring three days in the Detroit office.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in health, youth & families, and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of grants and initiatives.
• Guide organizations through the grant application process.
• Conduct site visits with grantees.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Blackbaud

Job description

OVERVIEW:

• We are an Executive Retained Search firm based in Bloomfield Hills, MI recruiting executive talent for a non-profit search in the metro Detroit area.
• Our Client is a Detroit based private foundation that partners with organizations committed to creating opportunities for the underserved.
• These partners include hospitals, community centers, and other nonprofits, all associated with either Health, Youth & Family or Animal Welfare.
• The Program Officer will develop, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of grants and initiatives through the foundation's grantmaking program.
• This professional will guide nonprofit organizations through the grant application process, from concept development through proposal submission and evaluation of results.
• Reports directly to the President/CEO and serves as a member of the Leadership Team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Review concept papers and proposals in the Foundation’s focus areas of Health, Youth and Family, and Animal Welfare.
• Provide feedback to applicants and engaging with outside experts to evaluate proposals.
• Conduct site visits with current and potential grantees.
• Prepare recommendations and materials for the board of directors.
• Complete administrative and reporting functions in the grants management system (Blackbaud).
• Help shape the strategic direction of the Foundations grantmaking program, and ensure activities are designed to support that direction.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant and applicable experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and grants management software (Blackbaud preferred).
• Experience in and passion for work that supports health, youth & families and animal welfare.
• Strong professional network including organizations and subject matter experts.
• Excellent analytical skills that can be applied successfully to reviewing, conducting due diligence, and making recommendations on grant proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people at various career levels and backgrounds.
• Able to maintain a knowledge base and stay on top of field developments.

ADDED SKILLS & ABILITIES::

• Position is Semi-Remote; therefore, must be in the Detroit, MI office three days (T,W, & Th) per week.
• Requires travel including periodic overnight stays to attend conferences, functions associated with foundation topics and education, and other related events. Air travel may be required.