Director of Community Investment

Omaha Community Foundation•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, but we realize that starts with our staff. You see it in our people, our relationships with each other, and our partnerships within the community. Our passion and commitment to serving the community and each other is key to our organizational culture, engagement, and, ultimately, the Foundation’s success. The Director of Community Investment provides strategic and operational leadership for OCF’s Community Investment portfolio, translating organizational priorities into effective grantmaking, community insight, and mission aligned initiatives. This role contributes to the development and execution of OCF’s strategic plan, applies knowledge of nonprofit organizations, governance, and financial health to inform decision-making and donor engagement, and ensures disciplined project execution and role clarity. Working in close partnership with Donor and Philanthropic Services, this role aligns deep community knowledge with donor goals, provides direct people leadership through clear expectations and coaching, and represents OCF with consistency and professionalism across the community. This is an exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, or a related field
5 - 7 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector, including familiarity with community needs, organizational dynamics, and sector trends
Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership within an organization or departmental leadership context, including translating strategy into clear priorities, processes, and actions
Demonstrated understanding of nonprofit organizational structure, governance, and financial health, with the ability to clearly communicate community needs, gaps, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee complex work, coordinate across teams, and ensure timely execution of Community Investment priorities
Deep expertise in program and initiative development through team leadership, ensuring effective design, adaptation, and implementation
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret community, programmatic, and sector insights to inform decision-making
Excellent relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills with diverse internal and external partners
Effectively manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with leaders and team members. Adapt work in response to organizational direction and evolving needs
Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and current insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing grantmaking, community research, or philanthropic initiatives
Experience working with or advising nonprofit organizations, funders, or community coalitions
Familiarity with Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties, including knowledge of the Omaha-area nonprofit landscape, communities, and neighborhoods

Responsibilities

Strategy and Portfolio Leadership
Lead OCF’s Community Investment portfolio and contribute to the development and execution of OCF’s strategic plan, ensuring community knowledge and insights are applied. Advance donor engagement and community impact in partnership with Donor and Philanthropic Services. Represent the Community Investment department in cross departmental work, leadership forums, and board engagement, while setting and upholding quality standards for public facing programs and team representation.
Advance continuous improvement in Community Investment operations through learning, collaboration, and application of sector insights.
Ensure disciplined project governance, role clarity, and timely execution across Community Investment initiatives and vendor engagements.
Grantmaking and Community Insight
Provide oversight of OCF’s grantmaking portfolio and mission‑aligned grant proposal development, ensuring effective administration and alignment with organizational priorities.
Guide community research efforts to strengthen understanding of local needs and inform programmatic and philanthropic strategies.
Lead OCF’s grantmaking practice, including evaluation, learning, reporting, program design, and decision-making frameworks; ensure a clear, consistent, and aligned applicant and grantee experience.
Monitor sector trends, policy developments, and external conditions affecting community, nonprofits, and philanthropy. Share concise insights with Executive leadership to inform strategy and risk awareness.
Initiative and Partnership Development
Lead the design and guidance of OCF’s nonprofit capacity‑building and community initiatives, supporting long‑term strategic development and impact.
Provide strategic oversight of emerging and ongoing community initiatives. Support fundraising and resource development for OCF-led and partner-driven initiatives to advance OCF’s mission and community impact.
Establish clear expectations and accountability with partners and consultants; oversee contracts and deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and budget alignment.
People Leadership
Provide effective people leadership for the Community Investment team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and offering ongoing coaching.
Support team members’ professional growth, decision-making, and accountability while maintaining continuity in ongoing work and relationships.
Support effective workload management, role clarity, and professional growth while fostering a collaborative, respectful team environment grounded in learning, trust, and consistent performance.
Donor Engagement Strategy
Set strategy for how Community Investment partners with Philanthropic and Donor Services on nonprofit portfolio management, including agency fund relationships, tiering structures, and nonprofit updates.
Ensure community knowledge and nonprofit insights are integrated into donor engagement, philanthropy education, and relationship management approaches, aligning Community Investment expertise with donor goals and organizational priorities.
Drive organizational awareness of nonprofit trends, community initiatives, and emerging needs by identifying information that informs donor engagement strategies, partnership decisions, and internal and external communications.
Other
May be required to complete other duties within scope as assigned.