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Title: Director - Community Engagement
Reports To: Sr. VP - Community Leadership
Department: Community Leadership
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Update: April 2024
Nature of Work
The Director - Community Engagement will provide daily management for the Foundation’s equity-centered investment initiatives through the Foundation’s Fund for Louisville which provides funding (grant and non-repayable capital). The Fund for Louisville coupled with several unrestricted field of interest funds fuel the Foundation’s discretionary activities which include program and operating grants to nonprofits, organizational capacity development, awareness initiatives and policy advocacy.
The Director will supervise a team of Program Officers responsible for investing a portfolio of philanthropic capital by identifying opportunities in underserved communities to support high-impact initiatives with the potential for sustainable social or economic change which outlives the initial investment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
-Analyze and recommend unrestricted grantmaking strategies that support the Foundation’s mission; improved quality of life, especially for underserved populations; and sustainability of nonprofit sector,
-Generate and analyze reports on funding data (grants and other non-repayable funding) to evaluate patterns, trends, and possibilities,
-Develop, maintain, and improve processes for the solicitation, review, and analysis of funding proposals,
-Develop, maintain and nurture internal and external partnerships essential for an effective system to manage the above items.
-Monitor legal compliance and maintain departmental policies and procedures as appropriate to adhere to IRS regulations and grantmaking best practices outlined in the Council on Foundations National Standards.
-Fund for Louisville capital raising opportunities with Foundation donors, local and national foundations, corporations, public sector partners and other private and institutional investors,
-Document and report preparation for the Grant Oversight and Community Engagement Committee responsible for discretionary grantmaking.
-Outreach, education, communications, and partnership development with external stakeholders interested in advancing the practice of discretionary funding or grantmaking.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Physical Requirements
This position may require the ability to lift objects of at least 20 pounds in weight. Job duties require approximately 75% sitting/typing and 25% moving around. Physical requirements will vary depending upon the specific duties to be accomplished. In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate be able to maintain a physical presence in the Louisville headquarters offices regularly and consistently and for the full regular work week. Access to and ability to operate a vehicle is required for work-related travel. Attendance may be required at special events during normal working hours or outside the normal work week.
Compensation
The position is an administrative, full-time, exempt staff assignment and will be eligible to participate in the Foundation’s Employee Health and Benefits Plan as set forth in the Foundation’s personnel policies. Compensation will be set in accordance with the Foundation’s approved compensation policy.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Community Foundation of Louisville is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. There is no discrimination with regard to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other legally protected classification.
The Community Foundation of Louisville’s Mission
The Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Combining responsible investments with real social impact, we work with local partners to advance racial equity and open opportunities for all. Together with collaborators, community investors, and changemakers, we’re inspiring greater generosity towards the issues, ideas, and approaches that can move us all forward.
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Work Location: In person