Program Officer / Foundation

About Us :

Community Financial Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that serves anyone living, working, worshiping, or attending school in Michigan. We are a not-for-profit institution and have been in business for over 70 years!

So, what makes Community Financial innovative and unique? Community Financial is not only the place you want to bank, but it is also a great place to work! We've been recognized as one of the Regional Best and Brightest companies for the last 18 years and nationally recognized since 2018. We have been certified as a Great Place To Work since 2023 and as of 2024, were also recognized as the Best and Brightest in Wellness in 2024.

Our Opportunities :

We are proud to offer a variety of professional development opportunities for our team members. From mentorships to internal growth programs, Community Financial aspires to provide team members the opportunity to reach their career goals while being their true, authentic self. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice that puts our members and team members first by offering many hybrid opportunities depending on your passion.

About the role :

The Program Officer / Foundation leads the day-to-day giving activities of the Relentless Care Foundation (RCF) in partnership with the Executive Director / Foundation, providing thought leadership internally and deepening connections to grant partners and community, externally. This position will also participate extensively in other social impact, innovation, community, and fundraising strategies to maximize and extend the impact Community Financial and RCF are able to create together.

This position has a starting annual rate of $73,400 but your offer amount may be increased with relevant work experience and transferrable skills.

A Day in the life of a Program Officer / Foundation can look like :

• Lead day-to-day foundation grantmaking activities and processes.
• Act as primary contact for all foundation grant inquiries and pre-award grant partner questions seeking to learn, manage expectations, and identify alignment with foundation priorities where it exists and clearly communicate when there is not.
• Participate, consult, and lead the development of social impact focused programs and products developed in partnership between the foundation and credit union.
• Participate in Community Financials' Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) activities when applicable.
• Participate in the planning and execution of all fundraising activities and events, championing the foundation internally and externally.
• Participate actively in all donor stewardship activities.
• Support the development and execution of foundation team events including regional and all-company volunteer events and service days.
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

What you bring to the table :

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Our Culture :

At Community Financial, our purpose is to create joy and ignite Michiganders' impossible dreams . A culture of joy and impossible dreams is a culture of belonging : belonging is the spark . Guided by our values of Relentless Care, Hustle & Grind , Gratitude , and Huzzah! , we create a Culture of Belonging where every team member and member feels valued, connected, supported and can be their authentic selves.

We're relentless in our commitment to our team, offering a workplace that puts people first in the following ways :

As an employer of choice shaping the future of work, we're proud to cultivate a community of passionate advocates for the credit union movement-both within our organization and across the communities we serve.

As a team member at Community Financial Credit Union, you'll enjoy :

Contact / application information :

If this description appeals to you, please submit an application! A member of CFCU's Talent Acquisition Team will be in contact with you shortly!

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy :

Community Financial Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer (M / F / D / V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable Federal, State or local laws.

Disclaimer :

This job posting highlights some of the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the position. There may be additional duties and responsibilities that are not listed above. A Talent Acquisition Specialist will be sure to discuss the role in further detail should your application be selected to move forward.

Please note that Community Financial Credit Union does not involve Artificial Intelligence (AI) when evaluating applications. Applications for this position are reviewed by a member within the Talent Acquisition team. We are dedicated to providing an equitable and thorough review of all submissions and look forward to additional connection as the recruitment process continues!