Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer

Role Overview:

The Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer is a full-time position that supports the community foundation's more than 300 agency funds. This position will primarily be responsible for assisting agency fundholders with their fund growth activities and ongoing fund distributions, as well as attracting new agency fund partners. This position will also be responsible for planning and executing training programs for our agency funds, as well as for the broader nonprofit community providing services within Summit County. The Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer will assist the foundation's community investment department for various grantmaking processes and special projects and initiatives as needed.  

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Vice President, Community Investment. 

Other important relationships include nonprofits, board and committee members, and Development & Donor Engagement staff. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing stewardship to current agency funds, including educating fundholders on endowment building strategies, planned giving opportunities, etc. 
• Plan, develop and/or facilitate trainings for nonprofits, including assisting in planning and coordinating the foundation's annual Nonprofit Insights Conference.  
• Assist with establishing new agency/nonprofit fund relationships, including presenting to nonprofit board and staff. 
• Assist with grantmaking activities, including but not limited to site visits, agency evaluations and recommendations to the Community Investment Committee, for the foundation's competitive and special grants processes. 
• Handle grant processing for agency funds, which includes database management, input preparation, nonprofit due diligence, grantee communication, grant file maintenance and payment submission to accounting. 
• Attend committee meetings and take minutes as needed. Prepare minutes for review by senior staff in a concise and timely manner. Oversee other materials for meetings such as agendas and handouts and assist in their creation when necessary. 
• May attend board meetings when requested by the Vice President, Community Investment or the President and CEO. 
• May represent the community foundation at various foundation and community meetings and events, both large and small. 
• Enhance the services of the foundation through recommendations on procedures, policies, strategic planning opportunities, etc. 
• Maintains regular attendance and a visible presence in the office to be accessible to internal as well as external constituents. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to collaborate with others, including staff, board, donors, vendors, nonprofits and organizations.
• Professional interpersonal style. Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people. Highly desired personal qualities include self-confidence, energetic and diplomatic. 
• Required to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and work under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, in particular strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to complete assignments independently, professionally and in a timely manner. Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize own workload.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities. Demonstrated ability to identify procedural problems or inefficiencies and to recommend and implement improvements.
• Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated; seeks out ways to be productive and efficient.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Ability to learn new skills, technology and tasks.
• Proficient with basic modern office technology (computers, phones, copiers, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365/SharePoint and other software/applications.
• Experience with databases/CRMs.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years’ experience at a nonprofit/government institution preferred

Other:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• May provide backup to other community investment and foundation staff as needed or assigned.
• Must be able to meet outside of standard office hours as necessary.

Akron Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 and also includes an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, 403(b) match, and a generous holiday and paid leave policy. Please send cover letter and resume with three (3) references to Michelle Nissel at mnissel@akroncf.org. Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position may be filled at any time.