Community Impact Program Specialist

OUR TEAM IS OUR STRENGTH

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation) is seeking an energetic and seasoned professional to serve as Community Impact Program Specialist .

The Community Impact Program Specialist will be responsible for advancing the Foundation’s overall program and community impact strategy.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is dedicated to connecting people who care with causes that matter. As the capital region’s primary provider of philanthropic services, we help people give back and achieve their philanthropic goals effectively, confidently, and with the support of an expert team connected to the pulse of our community.

The Foundation houses nearly 800 charitable funds for people, families, businesses, and nonprofits, the majority of which are endowed to ensure they provide support for important causes in perpetuity.

We have been the region's trusted steward of philanthropic funds since 1983, and today manage nearly $250 million in assets.

Together with our fundholders, we are one of the largest local grantmakers in the region : Over the past 41 years, we have awarded more than $250 million to support important causes, most of which have made a positive difference directly in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.

In addition to managing their charitable funds, we work in partnership with our fundholders and other local leaders to transform the capital area through strategic grantmaking and impact initiatives that foster a more vibrant and equitable community for all including our most visible program, Big Day of Giving.

To learn more about our philanthropic services and community initiatives, please visit our website at www.sacregcf.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

In 2024, following a year-long community assessment process, the Foundation launched into a bold new focus area to foster and improve health equity in the region and intensify our grantmaking in communities within Sacramento and Yolo counties that have faced generations of underinvestment.

Reporting to the Director of Community Impact, the Community Impact Program Specialist will help advance the Foundation’s impact programs and provide support in the areas of community engagement, program research, development, and implementation, grant writing, and administrative support as well as aid in the continued growth of the Foundation’s overall program and community impact strategy.

CAREER DETAILS

• This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position
• $30-$33.75 / hour ($62,400-$70,100 annualized) based on experience
• 9 / 80 work schedule, with every other Friday off
• Hybrid work schedule with 2 / 3 days per week in the office after an introductory period

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Medical / dental / vision Insurance
• 401K program with generous Foundation contribution
• Generous vacation and holiday pay
• Fun gatherings and team-building events

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program development and management

• Identify opportunities to broaden the Foundation’s impact programs in the community
• Contribute to the Foundation’s efforts to develop deep knowledge of health and educational equity best practices
• Identify and develop project ideas, prioritize, plan, and coordinate meetings, partner events, and other program-related activities
• Coordinate and support meetings that relate to program development, growth, and impact
• In coordination with the Philanthropy & Communications department, identify and pursue opportunities to bring in funding partners, and prepare grant proposals and project reports, as appropriate

Grantmaking

• Assist in strategic grantmaking, research, and identification of promising projects and community partners
• Provide technical assistance to grantee partners and contribute information towards the Foundation’s knowledge-building and grantmaking processes

Organizational Strategies and Operations

• Contribute to the collaborative process of developing impact department goals, objectives, and operational plans
• Function as key collaborating liaison with other Foundation departments.
• Participate regularly as a key staff member in Foundation staff and team meetings, and in other Foundation activities and events
• Maintain a working knowledge of other Foundation efforts
• Complete special projects, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of nonprofit experience with knowledge of community foundations, private foundations, and nonprofit agencies and / or interest in working in the nonprofit field (preferred)
• Knowledge of broad national trends in health equity, public health, philanthropy, and grantmaking
• An energetic self-starter able to work independently as well as within a team
• Solid research and analytic skills and demonstrates the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrates effective leadership and strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Executes effective project management and budgeting
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects involving a variety of internal and external collaborators
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to perform in a fast-paced organization
• Believes in a shared value of equity with a proven capacity to respectfully work in a multicultural and inclusive workforce
• Commitment to professional development

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training