Impact Officer-Workforce and Career Development
Core
Manages a diverse grant portfolio focused on workforce and career development to foster financial stability and economic prosperity for under-resourced communities in the Kansas City region.
Role type
Grantmaking Officer (Workforce & Career Development)
Builds
Grant programs and initiatives for workforce development and economic mobility
Domain
Nonprofit foundation / Workforce development / Economic development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Grantmaking strategy, portfolio management, stakeholder relationship building, research and landscape analysis, financial analysis, strategic communications, program evaluation
Preferred skills
Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, public policy, or economic development
Technologies
Microsoft tools, Box, Slack, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Evaluate grant proposals and potential grantees based on strategic fit; establish goals, metrics, and reporting schedules for grants; manage assigned grant portfolio including site visits and calibration meetings; prepare data and analysis for board reports; inform grantmaking strategies based on research and community engagement; represent the foundation at conferences and events.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC