Program Officer, Progressive Grantmaking

Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, NY seeks a grantmaking professional to support its national philanthropic effort. You will monitor grants, cultivate grantee relationships, evaluate field developments, and develop educational programs for the Veatch Board and congregation.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of grantmaking experience, strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with community organizing and voter engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years in grantmaking or related work.
• Ability to understand social issues and support social change.
• Hands-on experience in community organizing and voter engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress of ongoing grants and manage renewals.
• Build relationships with grantees to understand their work and optimize support.
• Assess field developments to evaluate and recommend new grants.
• Develop political education programs for the Veatch Board and congregation.
• Collaborate with program team to ensure effective grantmaking strategy and efficient operations.
• Engage philanthropy to strengthen organizing and our grantees.

Skills

Grantmaking

Communication skills

Strategic analysis

Independent work

Tools

Foundant

Job description

The Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, NY seeks a grantmaking professional to support its national philanthropic effort. You will monitor grants, cultivate grantee relationships, evaluate field developments, and develop educational programs for the Veatch Board and congregation.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of grantmaking experience, strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with community organizing and voter engagement.