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Director of Jewish Community Grants & Partnerships

Director of Jewish Community Grants & Partnerships

Rose Community Foundation seeks a Director of Jewish Community Grants & Partnerships to develop and implement strategies around grantmaking, initiatives and partnership building to advance the Foundation’s Jewish Life portfolio, which seeks to support a dynamic and inclusive Jewish ecosystem that embraces a myriad of ways to be Jewish and builds enduring community infrastructure to sustain it.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of professional grantmaking in a foundation or related environment, strong working knowledge of Jewish communities and organizations, an understanding of nonprofit sector work, and a strong desire to work with and support Rose Community Foundation, its grantees and partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate humility, integrity, and flexibility to represent the Foundation in diverse forums and organizational relationships. The individual should also demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission- and values-driven, fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment. They will bring strong organizational, coordination and project management skills and a positive, professional attitude to all aspects of their work. With their deep commitment to Greater Denver’s Jewish and broader communities, they will enjoy leading the Jewish Community portfolio while also collaborating with colleagues on the Community Impact team to advance all the Foundation’s strategic goals.

A strategic thinker and skilled executor, they will thrive both when designing and implementing strategies for Jewish Life. Their relationship-orientation will make them a relationship builder and connector, fostering both local and national partnerships. They will shine during the grant review process, leveraging their experience in the grantmaking realm and content expertise. Motivated, curious, and detail-oriented, they will find with our mission to advance inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities.

The Director of Jewish Community Grants & Partnerships will contribute to a positive work environment, consistently demonstrating the Foundation’s culture and values of equity, justice, diversity and inclusion, empathy, generosity, community, and transformation through collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking

Manage grants and relationships within the Jewish Life portfolio, serving as the principal point of contact for grantees
Source potential grantees or partners, investigate grant ideas and field inquiry calls from applicants to inform recommendations around investment opportunities and their potential fit within the Foundation’s strategic priorities
Coordinate with cross-departmental teams at the Foundation to design and launch funding opportunities, including grant cycle announcements, application forms, donor engagement and community education activities, reporting requirements, etc.
Review grant proposals and conduct due diligence, including assessing fit with strategic goals and funding priorities, analyzing organizational goals and project plans, interpreting budgets and financial data, and conducting site visits
Write and present grant proposal summaries and other documents related to Foundation grantmaking and initiatives to inform staff, committee and board decision-making
Serve as the staff lead for the Jewish Life Committee, ensuring it is positioned to be an engaging and high-functioning strategic advising and decision-making group, including maintaining strong working relationships with the chair and members, building agendas and facilitating meetings; partner with the President and CEO and Board Development Committee in identifying potential committee prospects
Support grantees during the grant period through ongoing technical assistance and general thought partnership
Review submitted grantee reports, provide feedback and conduct follow-ups with grantees regarding report content and learnings for staff
Maintain familiarity with funding landscape to help grantee partners identify additional potential funding sources

Community Engagement and Partnerships

Build and maintain ongoing trusted relationships with nonprofit organizations, local funders and partners, national funders, community leaders and experts that may lead to collaborations and partnerships to leverage our resources and increase our impact; this will ideally include bringing national funder dollars to Metro Denver in support of the local Jewish ecosystem’s needs and opportunities
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for strengthening and growing our Jewish community relationships, including respectful engagement with denominations, geographies, issues and organizations that may be less familiar to us
Continuously learn and share insights about community needs and opportunities, as well as trends in the regional and national philanthropic ecosystem, to inform the Foundation’s work
Identify and pursue ways to further the Foundation’s strategic goals through methods other than grantmaking, including convening, connecting organizations to each other and external funding opportunities, thought partnership, community-wide capacity building and professional development, lifting up community voice, thought leadership, serving on committees and task forces, etc.
Collaborate with the Philanthropic Services team to engage donors around aligned giving opportunities
Serve as a Foundation ambassador, representing our mission, vision, values, and work through all interactions, as well as by attending events and contributing to field knowledge

Project and Resource Management

Design and implement strategies for fulfilling the goals of the Jewish Life portfolio in partnership with the VP of Community Impact, President and CEO, and Jewish Life Committee
Design, lead and implement internal and external projects or initiatives to advance Jewish Life goals and respond to community needs and opportunities, including the design and management of work plans, project-managing consulting partners
Manage the Jewish Life grantmaking budget

Evaluation and Learning

Remain well-informed of current research, activities, and trends in Jewish Life and Philanthropy
Oversee the Greater Denver Area Jewish Community Study, conducted every 10 years
Manage evaluation efforts, working with grantees, and fellow staff and consultants to ensure these efforts result in learnings to inform Foundation and grantee strategy

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent life and work experience
Five years grantmaking or closely related experience
Strong working knowledge of Jewish communal ecosystems
Ability to read and interpret nonprofit budgets and financial statements
Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, communicate with team members, follow through and track against multiple deadlines and deliverables; detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
Ability to work autonomously to manage a body of work and collaborate as part of a team
Strong public speaking and written communication skills, including giving presentations and writing and editing reports, summary memoranda, correspondence, etc.
Technologically adept with strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability and willingness to quickly learn new systems and technology, including CRM databases and grants management systems
Ability to remain sensitive to local community and nonprofit issues/needs and exemplify tact and humility in carrying out day-to-day Foundation and grantmaking duties
Proven track record of building trusted relationships and working effectively across different Jewish communities and issues – with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and cultures
Lived experiences and/or personal understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to incorporating them into internal and external work
Commitment to the Foundation’s core values and culture
Willingness to travel for work, primarily within the seven-county Greater Denver community, and occasionally for conferences or other non-local events

Preferred:

Experience working in Jewish communal organizations and/or philanthropic organizations
Knowledge of Greater Denver’s Jewish communities and nonprofits (but non-Denver applicants are welcome)
Understanding of current philanthropic trends, grantmaking philosophies and approaches, including trust-based philanthropy and equitable grantmaking practices.
Familiar with national Jewish funding landscapes
Experience with a range of grantmaking processes, approaches, tools, and tactics, including traditional proposal review processes, participatory grantmaking and Program Related Investments (PRIs)
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Experience with various community engagement methods

SALARY & BENEFITS
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $85,000 – $100,000. Offered salary is commensurate with internal equity, internal salary ranges, local and national sector benchmarks, and candidate’s relevant qualifications, experience and skills. Rose Community Foundation offers a competitive benefits package including employer-supported health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan (including an annual employer contribution after one year of employment), flexible spending account, employee assistance program (EAP), generous paid time off including holidays, professional development opportunities and a matching gift program.

WORKPLACE
Fully renovated office with a collaborative environment located in a building with a café, gym, secure indoor bike parking, covered employee parking and convenient access to parks and trails. We operate on a structured hybrid model where staff work in the office/community three days per week and have the option to work remotely two days per week. Please note that the Foundation expects all team members to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, if eligible) against COVID-19.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Evolve Giving Group: Jami@evolvegg.com.

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Community Impact Officer

Rose Community Foundation seeks a Community Impact Officer to help design, support and implement strategies around grantmaking, convening and building partnerships to advance the Foundation’s strategic goals around equity, justice, inclusion and engagement. The Community Impact Officer is a member of the Community Impact team, which utilizes a variety of tools to help drive strategic impact, including the strategic deployment of $10 million in programmatic grantmaking dollars annually to nonprofits and organizations working in a variety of issue areas and with a wide range of populations in the Greater Denver region. This person will work closely with nonprofit applicants and grantees, community partners and peer funders in addition to other Rose Community Foundation team members.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of professional grantmaking in a foundation environment and the work of the nonprofit sector. This person will have a commitment to personal learning and development and thrive in a mission- and values-driven, multi-faceted work environment. They will bring organizational and project management skills and an analytical mind to fully maximize the Foundation’s processes and systems for community impact.

A team player who provides excellent customer service, they will thrive when interacting with applicants and grantees and collaborating cross-departmentally on projects. They will be motivated, curious, and find personal alignment with the organization’s mission to advance inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities. Self-awareness, humility and humor, empathy, and integrity are key attributes of all members of our team, as are flexibility and the ability to thrive in an evolving organization. This role will contribute to a positive work environment, demonstrating the Foundation’s culture and values of equity, justice, diversity and inclusion, empathy, generosity, community, and transformation through collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking

Manage a portfolio of assigned grants/issue areas/relationships per grant cycle, serving as the primary point of contact for those organizations
Source potential grantees, partners and community needs/opportunities, research issue ideas, and field inquiry calls from applicants to inform recommendations around funding opportunities and their potential fit within the Foundation’s strategic priorities
Coordinate with cross-departmental teams at the Foundation to design and launch funding opportunities, including grant cycle announcements, application forms, donor engagement and community education activities, reporting requirements, etc.
Review grant applications and conduct due diligence, including assessing alignment with strategic goals and funding priorities, analyzing organizational goals and project plans, interpreting financial data, and conducting site visits
Write and present grant proposal summaries to inform staff, committee, and board decision-making
Collaborate with the Community Grantmaking Committee, contributing to agenda planning and facilitating discussions
Support grantees during the grant period through ongoing technical assistance and general thought partnership
Review submitted grantee reports, provide feedback and conduct follow-ups with grantees regarding report content and learnings for staff
Maintain familiarity with the funding landscape to help grantee partners identify additional potential funding sources

Community Engagement and Partnership

Build and maintain ongoing relationships with nonprofit organizations, local and national funders, community leaders, and issue experts that may lead to collaborations to leverage our resources and increase our impact
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for strengthening and growing community relationships, including respectful entry into communities, issues and organizations that may be less familiar to us
Learn and share insights about community needs and opportunities, as well as trends in the regional and national philanthropic ecosystem, to inform the Foundation’s work
Pursue strategies to further the Foundation’s strategic goals through methods other than grantmaking, including connecting organizations to one other, lifting up community voice, thought leadership, serving on committees and task forces, etc.
Collaborate with the Philanthropic Services team to engage donors around aligned giving opportunities
Serve as a Foundation ambassador, representing our mission, vision, values, and work through all interactions, as well as by attending events and contributing to field knowledge

Project and Resource Management

Staff internal and external projects to advance the Foundation’s goals, including the management of work plans, project reports and departmental budgets

Evaluation and Learning

Remain well-informed of current research, activities, and trends in the community and in philanthropy
Work with grantees and fellow staff to ensure evaluation efforts result in learnings to inform Foundation strategy

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree or equivalent life and work experience
Three years of grantmaking or closely related experience
Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, follow through and track against multiple deadlines; detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
A team-player and self-starter who works well collaboratively and independently
Ability to read and interpret nonprofit budgets and financial statements
Understanding of current philanthropic trends, grantmaking philosophies and approaches, including trust-based philanthropy, equitable grantmaking practices and participatory grantmaking
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Technologically adept with strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and an ability to learn new systems and technology, including CRM databases and grants management systems
Sensitive to local community and nonprofit issues and an ability to exemplify tact and humility in carrying out day-to-day duties.
Adept at building trusted relationships and working effectively across different communities with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and cultures
Lived experience and/or personal understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to incorporating them into internal and external work
Commitment to the Foundation’s core values and culture
Willingness to travel for work, primarily within the seven-county Greater Denver community, and occasionally for conferences or other non-local events

Preferred:

Experience with philanthropy and the nonprofit sector and familiarity with the Greater Denver community (but non-Denver applicants are welcome)
Experience with a range of grantmaking tools and approaches, including traditional proposal review processes, participatory grantmaking and Program Related Investments
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Strong Public Speaking skills
Fluency (oral and written) in additional language(s)

SALARY & BENEFITS
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $75,000 – 85,000. Offered salary is commensurate with internal equity, internal salary ranges, local and national sector benchmarks, and candidate’s relevant qualifications, experience and skills. Rose Community Foundation offers a competitive benefits package including employer-supported health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan (including an annual employer contribution after one year of employment), flexible spending account, employee assistance program (EAP), generous paid time off including holidays, professional development opportunities and a matching gift program.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application, including resume and cover letter, using the link below. Please upload your cover letter under “Other Documents.” Any questions about the position should be directed to search@rcfdenver.org.

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Accounting Associate

Rose Community Foundation seeks an Accounting Associate to support the activities of the Administration and Finance department, which broadly focuses on supporting the overall needs of the organization. The Accounting Associate is a member of the Administration and Finance Department and works most closely with the Controller and the Accounting and Benefits Manager.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission- and values-driven, fast-paced, and multi-faceted work environment. We seek a colleague who is a highly collaborative team player and is also able to successfully work independently. They should have excellent organizational and planning skills, paired with a developed sense of discretion and sensitivity to confidentiality. Additionally, they will be a self-starter, have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, possess a love for spreadsheets and numbers, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Across our team, we value humor, humility and self-awareness, empathy and strong personal and professional integrity and ethics. Rose Community Foundation strives to continually evolve and has an organizational orientation towards growth and learning, so we look for team members who demonstrate flexibility and a growth mindset. The Accounting Associate will contribute to a positive work environment, finding personal and professional alignment with the Foundation’s mission to advance inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities and consistently demonstrating the Foundation’s culture and values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, empathy, generosity, community and transformation through collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

Prepare cash and check deposits
Assist with research into payments and cash deposit
Provide support during annual audit
Manage and monitor all aspects of corporate credit card-related activities, accounting and expense report reconciliation
Administer weekly check run and electronic payments
Manage vendor records, W-9 and filing of annual 1099 reports

Financials/Budget

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts
Review and prepare monthly financials and budget variance reports
Provide accounting support for Foundation projects and initiatives

Miscellaneous

File annual property taxes and reports
Review and post incoming gifts
Serve as backup support for the accounting department
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required:

Some professional accounting work experience
Proactive with a solution-oriented mindset
Planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and track multiple deadlines
Verbal and written communication skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient user of technology, particularly Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Highly skilled with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with accounting software
Commitment to the Foundation’s core values and culture

Preferred:

Bachelor’s or Associate degree and/or equivalent life and professional experience
Education or Professional focus in accounting, business, math or finance
Experience working effectively across different settings, communities and issues – with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and cultures
Lived experiences and/or personal understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to incorporating them into daily work

SALARY & BENEFITS
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $50,000 to $60,000. Offered salary is commensurate with internal equity and salary ranges, local and national sector benchmarks and candidate’s relevant qualifications, experience and skills. Rose Community Foundation offers a competitive benefits package including employer-supported health, dental, vision and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan (including an annual employer contribution after one year of employment), flexible spending account, employee assistance program (EAP), generous paid time off including holidays, professional development opportunities and a matching gift program.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, using the link below. Please upload your cover letter under “Other Documents.” No phone calls or additional email messages please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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Philanthropy Advisor

Rose Community Foundation seeks a Philanthropy Advisor to support the charitable giving of donor-advised fundholders, including individuals, families and businesses, from an array of backgrounds and traditions. This role will help donors connect their values to their giving, develop and implement their charitable goals and priorities, and move forward in their philanthropic journeys. This individual is a relational person who truly enjoys working with others and is committed to advancing equity, justice, and social good through values-driven philanthropy. The Philanthropy Advisor is a member of the Philanthropic Services team, which is focused on growing resources for regional good, stewarding and supporting the Foundation’s donor-advised and nonprofit fundholders, and creating and sustaining philanthropic partnerships, collaborations and giving circles.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission- and values-driven, fast-paced, and multi-faceted work environment and is a highly collaborative team-player. This candidate should have excellent interpersonal and relational skills, paired with an innate curiosity about people, and a desire to help others grow in their philanthropy. We seek a candidate who is both an outstanding listener and communicator with the ability to connect, engage, and motivate others.

Across our team, we value humor, humility and self-awareness, empathy, and strong personal and professional integrity and ethics. Rose Community Foundation strives to continually evolve and has an organizational orientation towards growth and learning, so we look for team members who demonstrate flexibility and a growth mindset. The Philanthropy Advisor will contribute to a positive work environment, finding personal and professional alignment with the Foundation’s mission to advance inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities and consistently demonstrating the Foundation’s culture and values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, empathy, generosity, community, and transformation through collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist donor-advised fundholders in developing and implementing their philanthropic strategies through excellent service and support
Build relationships with and serve as the primary steward for a portfolio of donors and successor advisors including fund advisors, children/grandchildren, other family members and connected professional advisors with the goal of long-term collaboration with Rose Community Foundation
Facilitate values-based philanthropic meetings for donors and their family members, helping to translate vision into philanthropic action
Support fundholders and the donor-advised team with issue and organizational research, due diligence and reporting, and identifying potential grantees
Work as part of a cross-departmental team to share opportunities for donor-advised fundholders to co-fund with Rose Community Foundation in the local community
Collaborate with members of the philanthropic services team to design and implement donor learning and engagement programs and events
Assist in developing and advancing a prospect pipeline for new donor-advised funds
Partner with the Director of Collaborative Giving to support and facilitate the philanthropic work of giving circles at the Foundation
Represent Rose Community Foundation at community events and meetings
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4-6 years of philanthropic, foundation, nonprofit or other relevant community-focused professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Proven track record of working effectively and sensitively across different settings, communities and issues – with people from across generations and of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and cultures
Successful experience engaging individuals, families, business entities, or other stakeholders in effective philanthropy
Highly organized and proactive with ability to balance stewarding a large portfolio of donor-advised funds as well as other team goals
Skilled facilitator with experience supporting varied groups in working effectively together
Knowledge of the Greater Denver nonprofit community and emerging philanthropic practices
Working knowledge of donor-advised funds, other charitable vehicles offered by a community foundation including gifts of complex assets and legacy/planned giving
Tactful with a high level of professional discretion, sound judgment, excellent people skills, and experience handling confidential information
Excellent listener and able to help people translate their vision into action
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation communication skills including attention to detail and proactive follow-through
Commitment to and experience in providing exceptional customer service
Highly proficient with technology including excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365
Lived experiences and/or personal understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to incorporating them into internal and external work
Commitment to the Foundation’s core values and culture

Preferred

Understanding of the unique philanthropic role of community foundations
Basic knowledge of legacy and/or gift planning tools
Experience with data analysis and data-driven planning

SALARY & BENEFITS
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $75,000 – $85,000. Offered salary is commensurate with internal equity, internal salary ranges, local and national sector benchmarks, and candidate’s relevant qualifications, experience and skills. Rose Community Foundation offers a competitive benefits package including employer-supported health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan (including an annual employer contribution after one year of employment), flexible spending account, employee assistance program (EAP), generous paid time off including holidays, professional development opportunities and a matching gift program.

WORKPLACE
Fully updated office environment located in a building with a café, gym, secure indoor bike parking, covered employee parking and convenient access to parks and trails. We operate on a structured hybrid model where staff work in the office/community at least three days per week and have the option to work remotely up to two days per week. The Foundation expects all team members to be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against COVID-19.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, using the link below. Please upload your cover letter under “Other Documents.” Any questions about the position should be directed to search@rcfdenver.org.

Apply Now