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Rose Community Foundation strives to strengthen local communities, expand opportunities and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond through values-driven philanthropy across a range of issue areas. The Foundation envisions a thriving region strengthened by its diversity and generosity, and it utilizes the varied tools at its disposal—grantmaking, donor engagement, voice and leadership, and investments—to advance this aspiration.
Rose Community Foundation originated from the 1995 sale of Rose Medical Center, founded by the Jewish community in the late 1940s at a time when Jewish doctors and doctors of color were denied hospital privileges elsewhere due to discrimination. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted more than $450 million to nonprofit organizations and initiatives in the seven-county Greater Denver region and beyond. The Foundation has $433 million in total assets under management, with annual grantmaking and distributions of nearly $30 million – roughly $11 million of which are the Foundation’s annual discretionary grantmaking dollars and approximately $10 million of which are granted from donor-advised funds to nonprofit organizations of their choosing around the state, country and world.
Policy and Advocacy Program Director
Rose Community Foundation seeks a Policy and Advocacy Program Director to develop and implement strategies in position–taking, grantmaking, and partnership-building that advance the Foundation’s policy and advocacy work across its four impact areas of Community Wellbeing, Education and Economic Opportunity, Health and Jewish Life. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled executor and relationship builder with a passion for philanthropy as a tool to advance systems change.
Policy and Advocacy Area
Rose Community Foundation weighs in on systems and policies that impact our region, whether as a thought leader, convener, advocate or funder. The Foundation takes positions on legislation, ballot measures and other policy efforts and dedicates grant funding to organizations that leverage policy and advocacy tools to strengthen communities, expand opportunities and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond. As a nonpartisan organization, Rose Community Foundation engages with a broad range of policy and ideological perspectives in aiming to support values-aligned partners and positions. The Foundation’s Jewish roots and longstanding commitment to supporting the local Jewish community inform all of our work, and we combat antisemitism, anti-Jewish misinformation, and hate/harm/exclusion in any form against any community.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Policy and Advocacy Program Director helps to set and operationalize strategic direction for the Foundation’s policy and advocacy work at the local, state and federal levels. Working with the Foundation’s Community Impact Team, President & CEO, policy and advocacy committee, and board of trustees, the Director advances recommendations for grantmaking and position-taking.
- Direct position-taking and policy/advocacy grantmaking that advances the Foundation’s goals in our four impact areas – Community Wellbeing (including fiscal policy work), Education and Economic Opportunity, Health and Jewish Life – in alignment with established priorities and strategic objectives and in partnership with colleagues overseeing these impact areas.
- Advance recommendations for the Foundation to take positions on relevant legislation, ballot measures and other policy efforts – analyzing policy and political considerations within the context of the Foundation’s mission, values and partnerships, managing the Foundation’s state lobbyist and administering grant funding for select campaigns.
- Serve as lead staff person for the Policy & Advocacy Committee and related partner funds and initiatives and help to prepare policy-related memos and presentations for the board of trustees.
- Manage grants and relationships within the policy and advocacy portfolio, serving as the principal point of contact for aligned grantees and prospective applicants and developing grant opportunities, including applications, scoring rubrics, and evaluation.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to further the Foundation’s strategic goals through methods beyond grantmaking including by convening partners, engaging donors, fundraising, impact investing, connecting organizations, offering or facilitating capacity-building and professional development opportunities for grantees, elevating community voices, and providing thought leadership
- Cultivate and steward relationships with aligned funders, locally and nationally. Learn about and stay up to date on trends in the field, models and best practices.
- Monitor federal tax policies related to community foundations, charitable giving and philanthropy – engaging with relevant peer organizations, the Foundation’s federal lobbyist, colleagues in Philanthropic Services and the Foundation CEO to determine and help execute our engagement/advocacy/education strategies.
- Monitor and manage compliance with Foundation 501(h) election reporting and thresholds.
- Provide as-needed support/consultation to Philanthropic Services and/or donor-advised fundholders on questions related to grantmaking to policy/advocacy organizations.
Supervisory
The Policy and Advocacy Program Director reports to the Chief Impact Officer. The Policy and Advocacy Program Director is part of the Community Impact Team and, while they do not manage any direct reports, the team benefits from support from the Community Impact Coordinator and Grants Management team.
Qualifications, Experiences and Skills
Required
- A minimum of eight years of experience in nonprofit or mission-driven policy work (lobbying, policy coalitions, position taking, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of Colorado’s policy and advocacy environment, preferably in the Foundation’s areas of impact
- Ability to analyze and evaluate grant applications, nonprofit budgets and financial statements, as well as comfort with quantitative and qualitative data analysis for program evaluation
- Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and track against multiple deadlines and deliverables with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven ability to work autonomously to manage a significant portfolio of work, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
- Strong public speaking and written communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver presentations, write clear memos and summaries, and adjust messaging for different audiences
- Technologically adept with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology, including customer relationship management (CRM) databases and grants management systems
- Willingness to travel within the seven-county region for meetings and events, including evenings and weekends, and to occasional out-of-town conferences (the hired candidate must reside in the Greater Denver region).
Preferred
- Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent life and work experience
- Strong working knowledge of Colorado’s philanthropic sector
- Experience managing grantmaking processes at a foundation and/or applying for grants on behalf of a nonprofit
- Experience deploying a range of grantmaking tools and approaches (grants, capacity building, convenings, collaborative funding, Program-Related Investments)
- Proficiency with designing and facilitating community engagement methods (e.g., stakeholder convenings, focus groups, surveys) to inform policy and/or philanthropic strategy
Salary and Benefits
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $89,000 – 110,000. Offered salary is commensurate with internal parity 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.
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 at least three days per week and have the option to work remotely up to 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
Applications are accepted directly through the Foundation’s hiring platform only. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure you are able to submit your documents properly. You can view the job using this link or the button below. After clicking “Apply,” select “Log In.” If you have not applied to Rose Community Foundation before, click “Create a New Account” and create an account before proceeding to the application. If you have applied before, log in. In the application, ensure you upload your cover letter under “Other Documents.”
No phone calls or additional email messages. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with applications received by August 23 receiving priority consideration.
Accountant
Rose Community Foundation seeks an Accountant to complete day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities, including supporting its departments and project funds and playing a key role in the core annual processes of budgeting, audit coordination, and preparation of tax filings. The Accountant is a member of the Finance Team, which ensures the Foundation’s financial resources are responsibly managed through accounting, investments, budgeting, and risk management in support of its mission and long-term sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounting
- Prepare cash and check deposits
- Assist with research into payments and deposits
- Administer weekly check runs and electronic payments
- Monitor and follow up on stale checks on a monthly basis
- Support the Controller with general ledger activities, financial reporting, and cash flow monitoring
- Manage vendor records, including W-9 collection and annual 1099 preparation and filing
- Prepare schedules and support for the annual audit and 990 tax filings
Financials/Budget
- Review and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Review and prepare monthly financials and budget variance reports
- Work in partnership with Foundation departments to track budget-to-actuals
- Provide accounting support for Foundation projects and initiatives in partnership with external consultants and Foundation team members
- Attend periodic check-ins with project funds and their leads
General
- Prepare and file annual property tax filings and related reports
- Review and post incoming gifts in accordance with established procedures
- Serve as backup support for core accounting team functions
- Support the CFO and Controller with specific projects of financial reporting and analysis
- Assist with maintaining investment dashboard and supporting quarterly (or as needed) investment reporting
- Assist with accounting for Foundation-wide projects that help improve efficiency
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining internal controls, updating documentation on an annual basis
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory
The Accountant reports to the Controller and does not have administrative support or direct reports.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Required
- Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent life and work experience
- Four to six years of professional accounting experience
- General ledger and financial reporting experience, including ability to design and maintain financial reporting for department or project funds
- Experience reconciling and adjusting journal entries as necessary
- Knowledge of accounting and tax rules to ensure financials are in compliance with GAAP and tax rules
- Experience with accounting software
- Proficient user of technology, particularly Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and CRM databases; highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
- Proactive with a solutions-oriented mindset and meticulous attention to detail
- 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.
Preferred
- Education or professional focus in accounting, finance, math, or business
- Nonprofit accounting experience (donor restrictions, fund accounting, etc.)
- Understanding of FASB standards, IRS tax rules and filing requirements, etc. specific to foundations and public charities
- Working knowledge of Foundant’s CommunitySuite.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $69,900 – 80,000. Offered salary is commensurate with internal parity 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 (FSA), 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 at least three days per week and have the option to work remotely up to 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
Applications are accepted directly through the Foundation’s hiring platform only. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure you are able to submit your documents properly. You can view the job using this link or clicking the button below. After clicking “Apply,” select “Log In.” If you have not applied to Rose Community Foundation before, click “Create a New Account” and create an account before proceeding to the application. If you have applied before, log in. In the application, ensure you upload your cover letter under “Other Documents.”
No phone calls or additional email messages. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with applications received by August 2 receiving priority consideration.
Operations (Grants, Committee, Database) Coordinator
Rose Community Foundation seeks an Operations Coordinator to support efficient grant administration, maintain accurate data across systems, and ensure smooth committee and governance processes that power the Foundation’s impact. The Operations Coordinator is detail-oriented, process-driven, proactive and collaborative with a passion for philanthropy and community. The Operations Coordinator is a member of the Finance and Operations team, which ensures the Foundation’s resources – financial, physical, technological and human – effectively and efficiently power its impact in the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Grants Management
- Provide grants administration support, including processing grants in the Foundation’s system, conducting compliance and eligibility screenings, and assisting with grant payment processes
- Provide customer service to prospective grant applicants and existing grantees, serving as the primary contact for technical support for the online portal and responding to general inquiries
- Ensure grant workflows stay on track by gathering required documentation, monitoring deadlines, communicating with internal and external partners and following up on outstanding tasks
- Follow up on system deadline reminders, overdue reports and similar ongoing process auditing and maintenance
Committee and Governance Support
- Manage meeting logistics for the Investment, Audit and Finance, and Impact Investing Committees, including scheduling, compiling and distributing agendas and materials, making catering and space arrangements, recording meeting minutes, and managing meeting technology
- Provide continuity across all Foundation committees (10) for standardized processes, including agenda templates, compliance with governance policies, and filing requirements
- Serve as the primary administrator for the Foundation’s committee and board portal (OnBoard), managing user accounts and permissions and providing technical support
- Collect, record and monitor all staff, committee and board member conflicts of interest to ensure all proper disclosure procedures and reporting requirements are met
- Support board and committee development by tracking terms, nominations, and prospect outreach
Database and System Support
- Serve as a departmental “power user” for the Foundation’s databases, providing support, troubleshooting and partnership to colleagues
- Perform routine data hygiene and maintenance tasks in the Foundation’s databases, including auditing records for discrepancies, updating records, removing duplicates, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of information, assisting with organization-wide rollout of new database usage best practices, and maintaining process documentation
- Build, maintain and export contact lists, reports, and other data extracts to assist with departmental and cross-departmental projects
General
- Serve as back-up to the Office Manager
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisor Relationship
The Operations Coordinator reports to the Chief Operating Officer and does not have administrative support or direct reports.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Required
- Four years’ experience in grants administration, administrative support, and/or project coordination
- Strong process orientation with the ability to both follow and manage established workflows and to identify process improvements
- Strong technology skill set, including experience with a range of databases and software, including Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Sharepoint)
- Knowledge of database (CRM) and data management best practices
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and track multiple work streams under deadlines
- Experience providing excellent customer service to diverse external and internal stakeholders
- A self-starter and team player who takes direction and feedback well, can successfully work collaboratively, independently, and proactively
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing clear, accurate written communications and ensuring consistency and quality across deliverables.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent life and work experience
- Grants management experience at a funding/granting organization
- Knowledge of nonprofit governance best practices
- Working knowledge of Foundant’s CommunitySuite and/or Grant Lifecycle Manager
- Working knowledge of OnBoard or other board/committee portal software.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time, exempt position’s hiring range is $57,700 – 64,125. 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.
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 at least three days per week and, when feasible, have the option to work remotely up to 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
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Rose Community Foundation, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces equal opportunities for all, including an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our hiring practices aim to reflect our values of fairness, transparency, and merit-based selection, ensuring every candidate has equal access to opportunities.