Senior Program Officer, Community Development & Grants

Gates Family Foundation - Denver, CO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gates Family Foundation in Denver, CO is looking for a Senior Program Officer for Community Development. This role involves leading the Community Development strategy, engaging with partners, and guiding grantmaking decisions to maximize community impact.

Key responsibilities include analyzing grant opportunities, offering strategic support to partners, managing funding recommendations, and tracking outcomes to measure the effectiveness of investments. Strong experience in Community Development and excellent communication skills are essential for this position. Applications are open until September 16, 2024.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Community Development and grantmaking.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in strategic partnerships and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Community Development strategy and grantmaking.
• Analyze feasibility of new partner relationships and grant opportunities.
• Provide guidance and support to grantees and partners.
• Review and recommend funding for grant applications.
• Contribute to financial and due diligence analysis for impact investments.
• Refine the Foundation’s Community Development strategy.
• Represent the Foundation in community relations.
• Track outcomes to evaluate Foundation investments.

Skills

Strategic thought partnership

Relationship building

Grant analysis

Community Development knowledge

Education

Relevant graduate degree

Job description

The Gates Family Foundation in Denver, CO is looking for a Senior Program Officer for Community Development. This role involves leading the Community Development strategy, engaging with partners, and guiding grantmaking decisions to maximize community impact.

Key responsibilities include analyzing grant opportunities, offering strategic support to partners, managing funding recommendations, and tracking outcomes to measure the effectiveness of investments. Strong experience in Community Development and excellent communication skills are essential for this position. Applications are open until September 16, 2024.