Program Associate - Youth Development​/Education; CCF

Posted on May 23, 2019

The California Community Foundation (CCF) is a public, charitable organization serving Los Angeles County in multiple capacities since 1915. We encourage philanthropy by individuals, families, companies and organizations, and serve as a trusted steward of their charitable funds and legacies. We make grants and collaborate with nonprofits in specific areas and concentrate attention and resources on the needs of the most vulnerable individuals and groups in the community.

CCF convenes and engages nonprofit, private and public-sector partners to increase philanthropy and incorporate philanthropists into community problem solving in Los Angeles.

CCF is a dynamic environment that values individuals who want a purpose more than a position. We have a diverse and talented team of experienced and passionate advocates for our community. We are a learning organization driven by the idea that continuous improvement furthers professional development and increases our ability to effect positive change. We seek individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting highly focused on results and impact.

Reporting to the Youth Development Program Officer, the Program Associate generally provides program support to the project. Support areas include, research support, grant proposal analysis, coordinating outreach and communications to stakeholders and partners, grant monitoring and management. This is a project-based position. The term of the position is minimum one year, potential for up to 3 years—contingent upon continued project funding.

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  Grant Process Management
  : In collaboration with the Grants Management Team, assists with the intake, review, and processing of grants. Monitors and reports regularly to program officers on proposals and the grant process including grant agreements, progress reports, payment requests, and other related correspondence. Updates and maintains databases. Works closely with the Grants Management Team to apply due diligence standards, develop new reports and improve processes.
  
  Communicates and meets with grantees as needed. Supports program officers in tracking grant budgets.
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  Grant Proposal Analysis
  : Under the direction of the program manager/officer, assists with review of applications for funding support through written analysis, site visits, knowledge of the field, interviews with other funders and comparisons with other funding requests.
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  Project and Research Support
  : Researches and analyzes trends and issues of importance to CCF from written materials, interviews, community meetings, online resources, or other useful sources. Presents findings in written and oral formats to program officers and others as appropriate. Assists with special projects for CCF, ensuring a thoughtful and reasonable process, timely preparation and coordination of key activities and materials for partners, review panels, advisory committees, and CCF’s Board of Directors.
  
  Maintains accurate database of initiative partners and records (i.e., minutes, meeting materials, invoices, vendor contracts etc.), coordinates special project timelines and handles meeting/events logistics. Interacts with grantee and community partners to collect and maintain various data projects with multiple parties.
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  Coordination
  : Collaborates with the CCF project and education teams to lead coordination of regular communications, project team meetings, convenings, dissemination of reports, etc.
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  Outreach
  : Under the direction of department management and program officers, works directly with grant seekers to provide clarification of community foundation priorities, direction regarding application procedures, and feedback on proposals. Seeks opportunities to inform nonprofit organizations of opportunities to partner with the foundation. Builds and maintains relationships with project stakeholders, grantees, community leaders, policy makers.
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  Internal Integration of Work
  : Identifies opportunities for and integrates the functions and skills of civic engagement, grantmaking services, sustainability, marketing and communications and development and donor relations into their grantmaking to increase focus on systemic change. Engages with internal and external resources to secure necessary competencies.
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  General
  : As appropriate,assists other departments andworks as a member of interdepartmental teams to ensure the effective and efficient operations of CCF. At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors and coworkers. Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this…