Foundation Associate

Organization:

Founded in 1977, the New Canaan Community Foundation is the local charitable partner for all New Canaan residents and offers a wide range of philanthropic and educational services. The Foundation has assets of approximately $23 million and annually awards approximately $1 million in grants and scholarships to nearly 100 local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation also works closely with families and businesses on their charitable giving strategies, including managing donor-advised and other charitable funds.

 For more information, please visit www.newcanaancf.org

 Position:

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Program Operations, the Foundation Associate is a full-time position that supports operations, finance, communications, and grants functions of the foundation. This is an excellent entry-level position in a small office that provides broad exposure to the work of a community foundation. Part-time position could be considered for the right candidate.

 Responsibilities:

Grants Management

• Support the foundation’s grantmaking – includes managing online applications, organizing materials for staff and committees, and producing grant correspondence
• Support the administration of an annual scholarship process
• Process grant transactions

Communications/Engagement

• Support communications goals of the foundation, under the direction of staff – includes social media, production of some materials, and coordination of print pieces and mailings
• Support a wide variety of foundation events, including an annual luncheon, annual meeting, and other events
• Manage data in the foundation’s CRM system

Finance

• Support monthly financial processes, in support of staff and Treasurer
• Process vendor payments
• Support gift entry and processing

Office Management

• Support Board administrative functions
• Serve as the first point of contact with the public via phone, email, and mail
• Manage and oversee usage of office supplies
• Support well-functioning office systems and related vendors (phone, software, hardware)
• Maintain foundation files

Experience/Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with strong time management and ability to prioritize
• Works well independently and is a proactive problem-solver
• Comfort working with some financial information
• Fluent with email and Microsoft suite; ability to learn new database and other software systems, as well as social media platforms
• Willingness to work occasional evening or weekend hours, as necessary
• Interest in philanthropy and supporting the local nonprofit sector