Community Engagement Officer [United States]

 

Position Title

Community Engagement Officer

Location

Work From Home CA

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Job Summary

Responsible for developing, reviewing, researching and reporting on grants and grant submissions to the foundation board of directors in coordination with the foundation director. Assists in developing strategy and foundation initiatives to support nonprofits in Flagstar’s key markets with a focus on workforce readiness, arts and culture, and financial capability along with a lens on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program officer will develop an in-depth knowledge of trends and innovative programs in workforce readiness, arts and culture and financial capability. Works with nonprofit partners to report on funding impact internally and externally.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Develops and refines the giving strategies for each of the foundation giving priorities.
• Implements grantmaking goals and objectives as outlined in current strategic plan.
• Maintains a working knowledge of foundation’s giving priorities.
• Researches subjects of interest to the foundation and synthesizes information by drafting reports, executive summaries, or other presentations.

Employee Engagement

• Coordinates funding for organizations selected by the each of the employee resource groups (ERGs) and DEI committees.
• Coordinates employee volunteer opportunities with nonprofit partners with CRA and HR for employee communication.
• Assists in administration of Employee Assistance Fund.

Community Engagement

• Develops learning and funding opportunities for nonprofit partners.
• Engages potential applicants in the grant proposal development process for submission and foundation approval.
• Provides technical assistance to grantees as appropriate.

Operational Administration

• Identifies and manages funding process for applicants in Flagstar Bank’s key markets for potential grant proposal submission and reviews at the bimonthly foundation board meetings.
• Engages potential applicants in the grant proposal development process. This includes completing due diligence and summary write-ups, ensuring completeness of information submitted, and reviewing financial documents.
• Evaluates data to determine the impact of funding for nonprofit partners.
• Oversees the implementation of the communication and storytelling strategy of the foundation’s activities.
• Manages software platforms for fundraising and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provides yearly contributions acknowledgement letters to donors.

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Completes all required compliance training. Maintains knowledge of and adhere to Flagstar’s internal compliance policies and procedures. Takes responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of non-profit experience
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to develop long-term relationships with a variety of constituents, including colleagues, donors, boards, volunteers, staff and community leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong judgment skills to plan and accomplish goals.
• Wide degree of creativity.
• Budgeting skills.
• Ability and experience working collaboratively with and managing projects that include internal stakeholders and external organizations and entities.
• Solid planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Some travel may be required.

For internal use only: Job Band F

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