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17-01-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2457822
Position Summary
- Exempt fulltime salaried
- Reports to assigned program directors
- No supervisory requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate proposals submitted to the Foundation.
- Conduct site visits and proposal review meetings.
- Draft and edit summaries of grant proposals.
- Provide technical assistance to grant applicants as needed.
- Assist in planning and running events.
- Facilitate convening among grantees and other relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct synthesize and present research on assigned or initiated topics.
- Research local state and federal policy issues relevant to the Foundation/Greater Cleveland.
- Prepare and present funding recommendations to assigned program directors.
- Review and evaluate outcomes of past and current grants.
- Attend events and programs related to Foundation program areas grantees and philanthropy.
- Support and engage in professional development within and beyond the philanthropic sector.
- Assist assigned program directors with presentation materials and resources for projects.
- Assist with officewide projects as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and consistently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
- Bachelor degree or higher in a related field preferred (e.g. health social services public policy law etc.). While an advanced (master s) degree is typical of Gund program staff the Foundation also welcomes applications from nontraditional candidates who possess the qualifications and skills outlined below but whose life experiences have taken them down different paths.
- Minimum of 5 7 years of professional work experience with direct and substantial knowledge or background in the nonprofit sector public policy and government philanthropy or related fields.
Required Skills and Competencies
The specific personal traits required to accomplish the essential duties of this job successfully include:
- Passionate about the values mission and principles of The George Gund Foundation.
- Passionate about contributing to improving the present and future of Cleveland and its people.
- Working knowledge of the economic political and social environments of Greater Cleveland.
- Ability to effectively communicate the Foundation s mission to applicants grantees and community.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and work cooperatively as a team member.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including editing proofing and working to firm writing deadlines.
- Professional energetic respectful demeanor with ability to be flexible and adaptable to varied tasks.
- Ability to meet deadlines and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and initiative.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues grantees and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work within a program and administrative team which emphasizes quality collegiality teamwork and humility.
- Exude diplomacy confidentiality tact respect initiative and positive attitude.
- A commitment to professional development and learning.
Physical and Travel Requirements
- Some local state and national travel may be required.
- Occasional early morning and evening commitments.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Benefits
Workweek Compensation and Benefits
The regular operating hours at the Foundation are from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Currently employees may work remotely or in the office on Monday and Friday and work in the office on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience with a salary range beginning at $75000. The Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES The specific personal traits required to accomplish the essential duties of this job successfully include: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Exceptional financial analysis and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in financial software and tools for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Thorough understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting standards. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy. PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Some local travel required. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization s physical premises
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