Program Associate (Grants & Programs)

CNY Community Foundation•City of Syracuse, NY

3d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Associate will provide support that guides the grant distribution process and execution of programs through the review of proposals, interacting with prospective applicants and electronic record keeping. This position will play a meaningful role in supporting community groups working in our main areas of community concern and providing funding to address key community needs.

Requirements

Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness to learn and utilize any community foundation systems

Nice To Haves

Deep interest in and commitment to the Central New York area, its people and their concerns
Commitment to be guided in all work by the vision of diversity, equity and inclusion that has been established by our staff and board
Familiarity with the Central New York area, its opportunities and challenges
Relevant work experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with Community Grant proposal and grant processing. Includes: Working directly with people seeking grant funding to provide clarification of Foundation priorities, assist them with the application process and share feedback with them on their proposals
Analyzing grant proposals through written materials, site visits, interviews with other funders and relevant agencies
Preparing and presenting written and oral analyses of grant recommendations for Community Foundation staff, board, donors and/or committee members
Reviewing grant reports as part of a team and updating grants database system with grant results
Assist with research and implementation of existing and new nonprofit capacity building programs. Includes: Collecting information on needs within the nonprofit community
Assisting with events that bring together the nonprofit and residential communities, including Community Insights Forum and Nonprofit Speed Networking events
Coordinating with members of the Community Investment team to ensure thoughtful and impactful programming
Assist the Community Investment team with implementing various community initiatives, including grant portal and database administration
Conduct research on issues or concerns of importance to the Community Foundation
Participate in activities of the philanthropic field such as conferences and meetings to enhance overall operations