The Meadows Foundation is a private family foundation on a mission to improve the quality and circumstances of life for the people of Texas now and in the future. Over the last 75 years, we have given more than $1.29 billion to support Texans through arts, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services.
We also foster our mission by providing collaborative, rent-free office space in the Wilson Historic District to nonprofits serving Texas. The District is a 22-acre campus?near downtown Dallas with 28 new and restored historic structures.
We invite you to learn more about the Foundation and our work by visiting our website: The Meadows Foundation (mfi.org)
We are a small team of people who are passionate about advancing our mission. We are looking for a Program Officer to join our team who shares our drive and motivation.
Your Role
The Program Officer is responsible for evaluating grant requests, making recommendations for grant funding, and managing grantees to ensure grants are effectively utilized. This role ensures grants recommendations meet all regulatory requirements and meet the Foundations grantmaking initiatives. This role is also responsible for the supervision and training of staff as assigned.
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Grants, this role manages sensitive and priority program assignments.
In this role, you can also expect to:
Grant Requests and Recommendations
Strategically assess, evaluate, and determine resources available to prospective grantees; provide strategic direction and recommendations to grantee organizations.
Review, research, and evaluate grant requests; make determinations on advancing or declining the requests.
Build and deliver formal presentations to the Board of Directors and address questions and/or informational requests related to recommended grants.
Manage 100% of their own grants portfolio and collaborate/assist Program Associate and/or Analysts with managing workflows.
Operate with responsiveness as a paramount trait in interactions with prospects, leadership team, and the Board of Directors.
Grantee Relationships
Manage multiple prospective and current grantee relationships and create partnerships where appropriate.
Set, monitor, and create metrics for measuring outcomes of grants awarded; assist in conducting post-grant evaluations.
Make site visits to grantee location(s)
Program Planning and Leadership
Serve as a thought partner to outside organizations, prospective grantees, and the Vice President of Grants to drive efforts that are aligned to Foundation initiatives and priorities.
Maintain relevant and timely knowledge and continuous learning in assigned program areas and/or initiatives.
Develop in-house reports, presentations, and project plans independently or in collaboration with other program and administrative staff.
Collaborate with other foundations on grantmaking strategies as a representative of the Foundation.
Research specific issues to maintain a basic knowledge of current trends.
Supervise and train program staff as assigned.
Your Knowledge & Skills
You will have great opportunities at the Foundation to develop your knowledge, skills, and career. To set you up for success, here are the knowledge and skills you will bring with you:
Post-graduate degree in a related field (preferred)
At least five years of experience in and demonstrating leadership (preferred)
Experience in a grantmaking or investment functions across a variety of areas (preferred)
Direct work in or supporting the Human Services field with demonstrated results and a network and knowledge of the landscape in Texas (preferred)
Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
Ability to prioritize overlapping projects to complete work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner
Demonstrated expertise in identifying, analyzing, and summarizing complex and large amounts of information for an array of internal and external audiences
Proven ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
Demonstrated success in working independently and on a team in a way that contributes to a culture of joy for self and others
Motivated by learning new skills from on-the-job training
Ability to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy, and discretion
Actively seeks opportunities and uses setbacks as motivation for new avenues
A positive approach to internal and external relationships
Strong presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Basic understanding of health, education, and environmental and population level disparities within Texas
Requirements
As the Program Officer you can also expect to:
Stand, walk, bend (occasionally)
Sit for prolonged periods at a desk (often)
Use motor coordination and finger dexterity to type (often)
Work indoors and outdoors in environments that include dust, dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes (occasionally)
Benefits
Part of giving back to Texas is taking care of our team. Our second-to-none benefits support your health and wellness at work and home. We offer:
Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and parental leave
Excellent medical and vision insurance
Paid dental, life, and long-term care insurance
Employee and caregiver support programs
403(b) retirement savings plan and quarterly Foundation 401(a) contributions
Matching gifts for your donations to eligible nonprofits
Closing Notes
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, and responsibilities that may be required of the position.
The Meadows Foundation is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting skilled employees. We offer equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
If you would like to request accommodations to complete this application or the interview process, please email us at meadows-careers@mfi.org.