Community Investment Specialist

Community Investment Specialist Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley - Wheeling, WV

Full-Time | Exempt | On-site with occasional regional travel

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) enhances the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven investments, and thoughtful community leadership. We strengthen local nonprofits, support community partners, and invest in programs that improve quality of life across the region. Join a mission-driven team committed to community impact, collaboration, and strategic philanthropy.

Generally, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening events.

Salary:
Based on education and experience with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement.

The Community Investment Specialist supports CFOV's community investment work by managing assigned grantmaking programs, engaging nonprofit organizations and community partners, and developing information that supports Foundation decision-making. Working closely with the Director of Community Investment, this role ensures grantmaking processes are implemented effectively, consistently, and in alignment with Foundation priorities, policies and procedures. The Specialist also contributes community-level knowledge, supports nonprofit capacity-building programs, and may provide coordination for interns, volunteers, or project participants.

• Manage competitive and noncompetitive grantmaking processes from application through closeout.
• Administer Donor Advised Fund Committee grants and Donor Designated Fund grants.
• Coordinate application review, due diligence, and applicant interviews.
• Screen Capacity and Emergency Grant requests and recommend next steps.
• Prepare grant agreements, coordinate payments, and monitor reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline grantmaking processes.

• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations and community partners.
• Conduct site visits and participate in community meetings and convenings.
• Gather information on community needs, nonprofit capacity, emerging issues, and gaps in services.
• Provide observations and insights that strengthen CFOV's understanding of community conditions.

• Analyze applications and develop funding recommendations.
• Support Field of Interest Fund grantmaking through research and recommendations.
• Contribute to evaluation of grantmaking programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track grantmaking trends and communicate findings to the Director.

• Develop and coordinate nonprofit education and capacity-building programs.
• Identify training and technical assistance needs through engagement and grantmaking.
• Coordinate external partners supporting nonprofit capacity building.
• Support community initiatives and special projects as assigned.

• Serve as lead staff for assigned giving circles.
• Coordinate application, review, funding, communication, and reporting activities.
• Support participant engagement and education on community needs and philanthropic opportunities.

• Serve as primary resource for Grants Lifecycle Manager (GLM) and related systems.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants and internal users.
• Identify opportunities to improve grantmaking technology, workflows, and reporting.
• Maintain documentation supporting consistent system use.

• Collaborate with Development on Donor Advised Fund and Agency Endowment…