Associate Director of Grants & Programs

Associate Director of Grants and Programs Job Description

This position reports to the Executive Director and performs a broad range of duties to support and enhance Highland Street Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives.  

Grantmaking Operations

·         Administer the Foundation’s grants program through a database, which entails a multistep process to issue hundreds of grants annually

·         Conduct necessary due diligence and maintain foundation files in compliance with Foundation guidelines

·         Manage all elements of Board of Trustees sponsored events including program ads, guests lists and name recognition

·         Prepare reports, summaries, briefing documents and other analyses as needed for Trustees and Staff

·         Maintain comprehensive calendar of nonprofit events in the Greater Boston area

Programmatic and Marketing Support

·         Work closely with ED and Director of Programs to assist in the implementation of all HSF programs and events

·         Manage activities related to Boston Common TADpole Playground and sports partnerships with Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, New England Revolution, Woo Sox, and Coachella Valley Firebirds

·         Create content, update and maintain all HSF’s social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

·         Design marketing materials and graphics to be used internally and externally

·         Work with an external consultant to update and maintain website

·         Work with vendors to produce all branded materials

Other duties

·         Provide administrative and technical support as needed

·         Represent the Foundation at nonprofit and philanthropic events

·         Contribute to overall strategic development and direction of the Foundation

Qualifications

·         At least five years of experience in a professional work setting

·         Highly organized and proven success in project management

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills

·         Experience with managing social media platforms

·         Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and display sound, decision-making and problem-solving skills

·         Positive work ethic and enthusiastic team player

·         Experience with Cybergrants and Guidestar a plus

·         Bachelor’s degree

Highland Street Foundation

Highland Street Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1989. Since inception, it has invested more than $265 million in hundreds of nonprofit organizations. It is committed to addressing the needs and concerns of children and families primarily in Massachusetts and California specifically in the areas of education, housing, mentoring, health care, environment and the arts. For more information, visit www.highlandstreet.org.