Community Investment Manager

Grantmaking

·         Within the United Way impact area, manage assigned portfolio of community investments with the goal of reaching and improving the lives of people in the region

·         Responsible for the overall management of the assigned portfolio fund, coordinating and facilitating grant processes including review, due diligence, and distribution of unrestricted and donor directed funds

·         Assess organizational and programmatic performance of agencies using standard rubric and common outcomes to ensure resources are effectively and wisely invested

·         Communicate regularly with partner agencies, cultivating positive community partnerships

·         Monitor partner agency performance through site visits and analysis of reports and documentation

·         Help build collaborative networks between fund recipients and community stakeholders/partners

·         Ensure results and reliable data is available and used by United Way and partners throughout work, working closely with internal evaluation team

·         Identify and organize opportunities for capacity building to strengthen providers and network

Collaboration

·         Connect and align with other appropriate community partners, assets, and resources to optimize impact

·         Lead across collaborative, cross-sector partnerships building trust and commitment among partners to work together for a long-term vision

·         Convene and facilitate decisions, plans, action, and joint problem solving at the common table to help move key strategies forward in accomplishing common outcomes

·         Work collaboratively to align and integrate efforts with internal divisions

·         Represent United Way at community meetings, agency events, statewide and local coalitions/task forces, etc.

Key Accountabilities

·         Manage grant and accountability process

·         Assess and monitor partner agency performance

·         Manage volunteer recruitment and training process

·         Convene and facilitate collaborative common tables

·         Align and integrate efforts with internal divisions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Masters degree required in Social Work, Public Health, or related field with a minimum of 5 years in the nonprofit sector

·         Demonstrated solid ability to assess and monitor organizational performance

·         Experience in grantmaking and collaborative work

·         Ability to effectively facilitate and convene common tables with relevant key stakeholders

·         Possesses subject matter expertise in basic needs, including knowledge of evidence-based practices, pertinent outcomes, and local stakeholders

·         Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, written and oral communication and presentation skills

·         Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of community groups, partner organizations, internal customers, and volunteers

·         Ability to adapt and keep current in a rapidly changing and organic environment

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.

Application Information:

Apply here: https://helpingpeople.org/careers/

Employment is contingent upon succesfully passing a background check.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.