Community Investment Officer

Position Summary:

Our Community Investment Officer will develop and nurture relationships with nonprofits throughout the region and provide supportive assistance to them in building organizational capacity. Responsible for coordinating Foundation grantmaking programs and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Assist donor-advised fundholders with grantmaking. Provide staff support to committees as needed.

Position Requirements:

Experience, Skills, and Abilities:  The qualified individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience working with a nonprofit is preferred.
• Passion for philanthropy and building community support
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and present findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent writing skills; ability to speak clearly and professionally to individuals and groups
• Creative and thoughtful approach to proactively utilize new technologies and philanthropic trends to advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals
• Excellent judgment and high ethical standards
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results-oriented
• Collaborative, flexible team player
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Energetic and proactive

Other Position Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, it is expected that the employee will be required to work and attend meetings, events, and conferences beyond the hours of the standard workday. Occasionally, this will include some travel and time away from home. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee usually encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. A partial remote work option is available.

Capital Region Community Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. We provide donor services, support nonprofits, and lead projects that make our community vibrant. More information about the Foundation is available on our website, www.ourcommunity.org

How to Apply

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to krogers@ourcommunity.org

or to the following address:

Kristin Rogers

Capital Region Community Foundation

330 Marshall St., Suite 300

Lansing, MI 48912

The Capital Region Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for this position.