Program Manager

Position: Program Manager

Reports to: CEO

Position Type: Full time

Community Foundation of Utah’s Mission: We are Utah’s Partner in Philanthropy, pioneering innovation and collaboration to invest in our community today for a brighter tomorrow.

Summary: The Program Manager serves a vital role in fulfilling the Community Foundation of Utah’s (CFU) mission through cultivating and maintaining community relationships, and overseeing impactful programmatic initiatives to support our community. 

How to Apply: Submit your resume to info@utahcf.org, along with a short message about how you heard about the position and how your own skills, experience, and qualifications would enhance the role and benefit CFU’s mission. Only fully completed and qualified applications received via email will be given preference.

Position: The Program Manager will lead innovative, collaborative and impactful programming within CFU’s larger organizational goals and objectives. This experienced professional will focus on refining and developing programming that supports and uplifts Utah’s social sector and related work that advances CFU’s mission. They will cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, vendors, nonprofits, community stakeholders and others, while generating greater awareness of, and engagement with, CFU's breadth of programs and services. Additionally, the Program Manager will work in collaboration with other team members to develop comprehensive strategies for engagement, and evaluation of community impact.

CFU is a dynamic organization dedicated to catalyzing philanthropy in Utah by maximizing the potential of every philanthropic dollar. Over the past fifteen years, CFU has deployed over $550 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, while spearheading a variety of community initiatives to address our state’s most pressing challenges. As a dynamic organization, every day brings new opportunities. Our organizational culture embraces constant iteration and a desire for excellence. CFU seeks professionals who embrace full ownership of their roles and are inspired to work with an organization building a better future for Utah.

What You Will Do

Programmatic Initiatives

- Lead strategic planning and execution for CFU's programmatic efforts including the Invest in Success, Social Sector Sabbatical, and Morgan Stanley Community Development Graduate Fellowship

- Serve as lead on CFU's portfolio of statewide Community Impact Funds, streamlining communication and collaboration with multi-organizational stakeholders 

- Execute on programmatic work including budgeting, recruiting cohorts, facilitating collaborative workshops, implementing robust evaluation, and coordinating grantmaking 

- Develop and execute on sustainability plan for long-term program continuation, working in partnership with other departments to optimize fundraising to advance CFU’s mission

- Develop and conduct comprehensive impact assessments for CFU initiatives, informing CFU's Utah Legacy Fund multi-year strategy

- Manage grantmaking processes for Community Impact Funds, including external applicant review, selection, disbursement, reporting and evaluation 

- Manage internal and external grant requests, applications, and processes 

- Work in coordination with other departments to develop impactful storytelling and marketing materials and to maximize fundraising efforts 

- Serve as the public face of CFU initiatives with the broader community and as an ambassador of the work

Philanthropy Committee

- Work closely with CEO to ensure Committee engagement is utilized effectively as a resource to inform and develop CFU grantmaking and initiatives

- Work closely with CEO to develop meeting content, facilitate meetings and foster Board and Committee engagement 

What Experience You Will Need 

- Skilled in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives

- Ability to analyze and present data to effectively communicate program impact and outcomes

- Experienced in developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including alumni networks and community partners

- Grant writing experience is preferred and will be helpful in this position, but is not required 

- A minimum of six years’ work experience in a professional office environment; Bachelor’s degree preferred 

- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail

- A desire to learn and grow with a “can do” attitude, broaden skill set and knowledge

- Facile with core Microsoft programs and a high level of digital literacy

- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends

Who You Are 

- Strong interpersonal skills with a client service orientation

- Comfortable with financial complexity and able to effectively apply financial information to grantmaking processes and other relevant tasks 

- Ability to juggle multiple and disparate priorities efficiently and smoothly

- Willing and able to adapt, change, or streamline processes based on shifting priorities, changing circumstances, and/or stakeholder resources and capacity

- Understanding of the value and impact of continuous learning and iteration 

- Transparent communicator open to both give and receive constructive feedback 

- Eager to empathize with, and integrate, diverse perspectives and approaches

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of CFU programming.