Associate Program Officer
Summary
| Title: | Associate Program Officer |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2661 |
| Location: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Job Type : | Full-time |
| Company: | RDV Corporation |
Description
The Opportunity
RDV Philanthropy is seeking an Associate Program Officer for its grants division. The Associate Program Officer will primarily be responsible for supporting and assisting the Senior Program Officer (SPO) roles by reviewing grant proposals, performing due diligence, engaging in research, and preparing proposals for presentation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact and build relationships with a variety of external and internal audiences. The candidate must be self-motivated, attentive to details, and consistently exhibit good judgment and integrity.
Our Unique Benefits
At RDV, we are intentional about enriching our culture and employee experiences through a unique blend of benefit offerings that include:
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
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RDV Philanthropy is seeking an Associate Program Officer for its grants division. The Associate Program Officer will primarily be responsible for supporting and assisting the Senior Program Officer (SPO) roles by reviewing grant proposals, performing due diligence, engaging in research, and preparing proposals for presentation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact and build relationships with a variety of external and internal audiences. The candidate must be self-motivated, attentive to details, and consistently exhibit good judgment and integrity.
Our Unique Benefits
At RDV, we are intentional about enriching our culture and employee experiences through a unique blend of benefit offerings that include:
- Robust health insurance options with competitive employer contributions.
- 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match of up to 7.5%.
- Grab and Go Deli/Market with employer-provided account credit of $650/year.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 22 days per year in addition to paid holidays.
- Fun culinary experiences and connecting with co-workers at monthly catered lunches, free of charge to employees.
- Employer paid parking in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
- Education and training reimbursement programs.
- Discounted memberships to MVP Sportsplex.
What You'll Do
- Maintains a working knowledge of RDV Philanthropy’s funding priorities.
- Assists in managing the grant inquiry and application process, including communication with prospective grantees, initial review of applications and financial data, arranging site visits, and synthesizing information for SPO review and summarization.
- Conducts research to identify potential eligible grantees and investment opportunities.
- Manages grant-related activity within the grants management system, including visitation or other grantee notes.
- Provides technical assistance to grantees as appropriate.
- Follows up on past grants and evaluation reports when appropriate.
- Manages a variety of projects including, but not limited to, conceptualizing, planning, organizing, and directing initiated projects, events, and activities.
- Prepares high-quality draft reports, including PowerPoint presentations for staff and foundation trustees.
- Coordinates logistics for meetings with internal and external stakeholders and, occasionally, special events.
- Stays abreast of current developments in the philanthropic and other related fields.
- Shares information in a way that contributes to the learning, cross-functioning, and improvement of the RDV Philanthropy team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (nonprofit management, business, finance, communications, administration, health and human services), or equivalent relevant experience.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as an ability to convey information to others clearly and concisely.
- Excellent proofreading skills and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to connect with a wide range of audiences; makes others feel comfortable and inspired.
- A self-starter who can work independently on multiple projects and prioritize work while being comfortable seeking guidance, wisdom, and input from coworkers.
- Team-first mentality with an emphasis on collaboration and servant leadership.
- A mindset that is curious, entrepreneurial, creative, and optimistic.
- Strong project management capabilities and experience.
- Flexibility to work with multiple teams; ability to clarify deadlines and manage shifting priorities.
- Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with technology.
- Exemplify RDV’s Standards of Excellence.
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management in a highly professional and confidential corporate environment.
- Superior judgment and high comfort level working with confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information, as well as an uncompromised commitment to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally attend evening events and travel out of town.
- Must be able to operate an automobile, have a valid driver’s license, and travel by plane when necessary.
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