Program Officer

IDD Program Officer of Southwest Florida Golisano Foundation Company

Description:

The

B. Thomas

Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States, recognized for its significant philanthropic impact and long‑term commitment to community advancement. Headquartered in Victor, New York, the Foundation focuses on strategic grantmaking that supports innovative programs and improves quality of life for underserved populations. It collaborates with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to drive measurable, sustainable change.

Team members join a mission‑driven environment where thoughtful stewardship, accountability, and partnership are central to the Foundation’s work.

Position Type:
Full‑time, based in Southwest Florida. Office space for work and meetings will be available based on the applicant’s location within the Foundation’s nine‑county Southwest Florida giving region. Regular regional travel is required for site visits, meetings, events, and community engagement.

Periodic travel to the Foundation’s home office in Victor, New York will be required for meetings, trainings, planning sessions, and in‑person events.

Salary Range: $60,000–$80,000 annually, plus benefits, based on experience and qualifications.

The Golisano Foundation seeks a mission‑driven and relationship‑centered IDD Program Officer of Southwest Florida to support the Foundation’s grantmaking and community engagement efforts for nonprofit organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This position will serve as a key local representative of the Foundation in Southwest Florida, helping build strong relationships with nonprofit partners, service providers, advocates, families, and community stakeholders. The role requires curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to understanding the regional landscape of services and supports for individuals with IDD, including housing, recreation, education, health, transportation, employment, family supports, respite, community inclusion and more.

The IDD Grant Specialist will support the grantmaking process, conduct site visits, assist with application review and follow‑up, and help the Foundation better understand community needs, service gaps, funding challenges, and opportunities for philanthropic impact.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, service providers, community partners, and stakeholders serving individuals with IDD in Southwest Florida.
• Serve as a local liaison between the Foundation and regional applicants, grantees, and community partners.
• Learn and monitor the Southwest Florida IDD service landscape, including nonprofit programs, public systems, funding sources, unmet needs, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop familiarity with Florida’s disability service systems, including the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Medicaid‑funded services, waiver supports, and other relevant resources.
• Conduct site visits with nonprofit organizations and prepare thoughtful notes, summaries, and observations for Foundation staff and leadership.
• Assist with review of letters of inquiry, grant applications, budgets, reports, and other grant‑related materials.
• Support communication with applicants and grantees regarding application status, funding decisions, reporting requirements, and follow‑up.
• Help prepare grant summaries, briefing materials, and board meeting materials.
• Maintain accurate grant records, contact lists, calendars, correspondence, and related documentation.
• Participate in community meetings, provider gatherings, events, and convenings related to IDD services and supports.
• Assist with Foundation events and special initiatives, including…