Program Officer

A non-profit in Beverly Hills is hiring a Program Officer to cover a leave of absence. This position will last 3-4 months and will require onsite work in Beverly Hills. As the Program Officer, you will engage in a broad range of activities related to The Foundation’s own grantmaking and donor communication. This involves, but is not limited to, administration of grant programs; vetting of nonprofit organizations; technical assistance to existing and potential grantees; tracking and evaluation of grantee performance; program-related research; assisting clients with their giving; and contributing to educational activities, events and marketing of the Center. This position reports to the Vice President, Center for Designed Philanthropy.  Responsibilities: manage all administrative steps and stages of the grant life-cycle for multiple grant programs and client portfolios.  Grantmaking Interface with nonprofits on behalf of The Foundation and its clients throughout the application processConduct research on organizations applying for grantsProvide information and technical assistance as appropriate to applicants/grantees Review and evaluate grantee applications and reports and produce detailed materials for committee and Board review Conduct due diligence including monitoring applicant and grantee financial information to support feasibility of program implementation and organizational sustainability Develop and implement grant applications and reporting documents in The Foundation’s grants management system Produce content in collaboration with the Marketing team to publicize grant opportunities, awarded grants, and grantees’ achievements Assist with community needs assessments, research, development of criteria and strategy that will help inform development and improvement of grant programs  Client Services Respond to donor requests for information Research, generate and follow through on funding opportunities and other client centered requests including vetting of organizations, engaging family members in philanthropy, and helping individuals and families develop strategic giving plansDraft and produce meeting materials for grantmaking meetings, including grant request overviews, application and report summaries, and grant history reports Prepare and maintain procedural manuals for each client’s grant program and/or family processSpecial Projects (as assigned) Conduct ongoing research on current trends in philanthropy Collaborate with staff in the development of educational programs and salons Represent the Foundation at gatherings with other grant makers The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in public, nonprofit, civic or social sectors - a minimum of 3 years of experience in grantmaking for a foundation preferred. Previous experience synthesizing large amounts of information and the ability to execute on strategies. - Experience working with philanthropic individuals and families a plus. - Comfortable utilizing client and grantmaking databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, GrantedGE, SmartSimple) Skills: - Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with the proven ability to manage. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30PM. Pay is based on experiene, between $35-40/hr.

Salary : $35 - $40