Job Purpose:
The Foundation Officer is responsible for supporting the operational functions of the foundation, including grant management, community engagement, and program implementation. This role ensures that foundation initiatives align with the organization’s mission and effectively address community needs.
Key responsibilities:
Operational Support:

• Grant Management: Assist in the development and implementation of grant guidelines, review applications, and participate in the grant evaluation process.
• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Monitor grant-funded projects, ensuring proper allocation and reporting of funds.
• Collaborate with program teams to measure the impact of funded initiatives and develop success stories.
• Program Implementation: Support the design and execution of foundation programs and initiatives, ensuring they align with the foundation’s mission.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic partners.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist in establishing systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs, including data collection and analysis.
• Impact Reporting: Prepare reports on program outcomes and impact to share with stakeholders and inform future initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and leaders to promote foundation initiatives and foster collaboration.
• Represent the Foundation at community and project handover events
• Event Coordination: Organize and coordinate events, workshops, and outreach activities to enhance community involvement and awareness of foundation programs.
• Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for various foundation initiatives and events.

Administrative Support:

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of grants, program activities, and stakeholder communications to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Budget Assistance: Support budget management by tracking expenses related to foundation programs and initiatives.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure that all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and internal policies.

Communications Support:

• Communication Materials: Assist in the development of communication materials, including presentations and reports, to promote the foundation’s activities and impact.
• Stakeholder Reports: Prepare regular updates and reports for the Foundation Manager to share with the board and other stakeholders.

Key Performance Measures:
As described in your Personal Scorecard.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, Business, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within a nonprofit organization or corporate foundation.
• Strong understanding of grant management processes and corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data management tools or CRM software.
• Commitment to social impact and community development.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills and good knowledge of excel.
• Knowledge in Diversity management.
• Ability to drive change.
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Stakeholder Management.
• Basic blogging knowledge and skills.
• Report writing-ability to develop reports. 
• Strategic Planning.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Decision making –ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner. 
• High moral and ethical standing.
• Highly motivated.