Summary

This position is an opportunity to join an exceptional team to grow or hone your skills, while working at one of the most respected nonprofit organizations in Denver. You will join a team of experienced professionals raising $7 million annually in support of Denver Public Schools.

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

  • Lead a monthly Student Advisory Group to support our student grantmaking and programming

  • Strengthen partnerships with community organizations to assist families in navigating the My Spark application process.

  • Work closely with the Impact Engagement Director and the Development Team to coordinate corporate volunteer opportunities including, but not limited to, service days and supply drives to benefit individual schools, the DPS Foundation School Partnership Program (SPP)

  • Keep DPS Foundation grantmaking and program applications running smoothly, as well as assist in planning and executing evaluations, follow-up reporting, and awards

  • Manage family communications, support resources, and program status for My Spark and oversee fund disbursement to families, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with financial policies.

  • Collaborate with DPS Foundation financial team and DPS financial team to process and reconcile distributed funds efficiently.

  • Monitor fund utilization trends and adjust outreach efforts to maximize participation and accessibility in DPS Foundation grantmaking and programs

STRATEGIC PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY

  • Partner with the Development Department to provide needs and align on goals, mission, and impact and to work with corporate partners/volunteers to directly connect to classrooms throughout DPS

  • Collaborate with Gary Community Ventures, DPS, the City of Denver, and community stakeholders to ensure full transparency in planning, execution and reporting of DPS Foundation grantmaking and programs

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

  • Provide support, training, and resources to DPS central office and school staff to foster awareness and understanding of DPS Foundation grantmaking and programs

  • Coordinate interpretation services for events to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all families.

  • Work with the Impact Engagement Director to provide training and informational opportunities for students, staff, and families of DPS

  • Help provide updates and presentations for DPS Foundation staff and board of directors

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONS

  • Plan and execute outreach events within DPS and community events to promote DPS Foundation, our grantmaking and programs, and to support student, educator, and family engagement.

  • Coordinate and attend grantmaking and programmatic award activities

    Technical Expertise and Proficiencies (preferred, but not required):

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Proficiency with platforms like HubSpot or similar CRM tools for managing family communications, application updates, and program support.

  • Grant Management Software: Experience with tools like Foundant to manage applications, award letters, and follow-up reporting

  • Data Management and Reporting: Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and reporting platforms (Excel, Google Sheets) to support metrics, assess impact, and inform decision-making.

  • Project Management Experience

  • Collect and curate stories, photos, videos, and testimonials from educators, students, and families for the Communications Department
     

    WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Bilingual English/Spanish 

  • Must have experience with volunteer management and/or community engagement

  • A curious, intuitive, and persistent mindset who takes initiative and has incredible follow-through

  • Ability to prioritize effectively and ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously from conception to execution

  • Relationship building experience; enjoys connecting authentically with stakeholders and wants to nurture those relationships long-term

  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform to accomplish daily tasks, projects, and meetings as well as ability to operate typical office equipment

  • A high level of professionalism, integrity/ethics, and confidentiality

  • Passion for breaking patterns of historic inequalities in education by creating opportunities through philanthropy for our most vulnerable students
     

  • Flexibility to work remotely as well as in an open-office environment, depending on circumstances, and occasional weekend and evening hours during events, as needed. This role will be required to be in-person for meetings, school visits, and tabling/outreach events. 
     

    HOW TO APPLY TO JOIN THE TEAM

    Please send a resume and cover letter telling us about you, why this job would be a good fit for you, and specifically any experience you have in community/school outreach to jobs@dpsfoundation.org. To ensure your submission is considered, please include Grantmaking & Program Manager in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Position is open for immediate hire and will be open until filled. DPS Foundation encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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