GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of professional, administrative, and operational duties as needed to expedite the efficient and effective promotion of philanthropy by connecting charitable individuals and nonprofit organizations with foundation projects and programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

See Relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Community Engagement & Promotion: Coordinates and organizes donor-service programs and activities (for example, Women Give Taos, Legacy Donors, Donor Stewardship, Agency Fund Program, and Sponsors/Partnerships); orchestrates outreach to TCF stakeholders in the donor and non-profit community. Promotes a robust agenda committed to Donor Value, Equitable Community Impact, and Organizational Sustainability. Works closely with the CEO and Director of Community Impact in developing and launching new initiatives to engage multiple community groups; plans and delivers presentations; coordinates events.

Grants and Development: Develops and submits grant applications for TCF and TCF-led projects in the community; manages grant-related work, meetings, communication with stakeholders, contracts, budget monitoring, and reporting. 

TCF Grant Cycles & Scholarships: Coordinates TCF grant cycles and scholarship program; organizes committees; supports development and facilitation of meetings; completes follow-up with grantees and scholarship recipients, including securing reports and information needed to determine eligibility. Assists with communications with fund advisors and donors, as appropriate; tracks, completes, and submits all related reporting for TCF grant cycles and scholarships. Serves as staff liaison with grant and scholarship committees and coordinates all aspects of these volunteer groups, including recruitment, orientation, communication, and scheduling. Communicates grant and scholarship program impact; plans and coordinates meetings and site visits to evaluate the status of Foundation-supported programs and share in the community impact experience.

Fiscal Sponsorships: Coordinates fiscal sponsorships (partner meetings, contracts, budget monitoring, and reviews compliance and regulatory requirements). Oversees and participates in fiscal sponsorship programs; ensures compliance with grant and/ or fund agreements and donor/grantor contract and funding requirements; works with the Director of Operations/Finance Associate to track contract deadlines, budget, insurance, and reporting requirements. 

Donor Liaison Functions: Coordinates opportunities to meet charitable goals of donors; coordinates educational opportunities for donors on topics related to charitable giving, legacy/estate planning, and emerging community needs; creates reports/correspondence to track donor engagement and philanthropy; ensures adherence to established terms and conditions of funds and best practices; provides information and services to donors to maintain and nurture long-term positive relationships.

Marketing & Visibility Enhancement: Creates a grant catalog and an agency partner highlight catalog annually to showcase nonprofit work in the community. Works with Foundation staff in proactively marketing and creating higher visibility for the organization; supports and provides information for website, social media, and content of monthly e-mail newsletter; assists with media outreach, press releases, and print material regarding Foundation news/events.

Donor and Nonprofit Liaison: Serves as a liaison with the donor and non-profit community, establishing strong relationships; delivers education and support related to stewarding donor philanthropy, compliance and process requirements; facilitates and oversees the implementation of education and technical assistance programs/workshops for the non-profit community related to community needs, resource development, and nonprofit sustainability. Enter data into CSuite for strategic development. 

Internal & External Support Relationships: Serves as a grant specialist, working closely with Foundation staff, volunteers, technical team, donors, community work groups, and fund-holders to ensure an effective and efficient community program before, during, and after events, scholarships, or grant cycles (including timely processing of grant requests and awards). Maintains all information confidentially from all TCF interactions and as accessed in the related database records.

Accreditation: Assists team as needed with Council on Foundations Accreditation applications and renewals.

Special Events: Coordinate, manage, and implement the Foundation’s Women’s Give Taos Giving Circle, coordinating with contractors and staff as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Experience:
2. Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences or a closely related field; Masters preferred.

AND

1. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties directly related to the foundation or philanthropic, non-profit management and operations;

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of regulations governing Community Foundation operations; Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Gmail,

Google Drive and Google Calendar, databases, and research methods. Considerable knowledge of computer technologies and related software applications; organizational design principles.

Considerable skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal, and other local officials, colleagues, and agency customers; in the operation of basic office equipment; technical writing.

Ability to work well and collaboratively with others; visualize, articulate, and solve complex and uncomplicated problems; understand and interpret complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines; orchestrate efficient, effective delivery of agency programs, services and functions; analyze and resolve problems arising from agency programs, services, and functions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; implement cooperative problem-solving processes; operate a personal computer and various communications software; learn new skills and programs (e.g., donor management systems such as Community Suite) and others.

3. Special Qualifications:

None.

4. Work Environment:

The incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Continuous talking, hearing, and seeing are required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Considerable exposure to stress is associated with high personal accountability, high-impact decision-making, and conflict management. Periodic travel is required in the normal course of job performance.

SALARY:

$70,000 Annually

TYPE:

Full Time, Exempt. Temporary position, annual renewal pending available budget.