Global Program Manager

Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager (On Site)
Location: US-MA-Natick

Job ID: 5738

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Other - Other

Natick Summer St. Administration Center

Overview
This individual plays a key role in the reporting and process management for Corporate Philanthropy objectives across Middlesex Savings Bank and its Charitable Foundation, with specific focus on sponsorships, scholarships, financial literacy, and grant program support. Along with the Director of Corporate Philanthropy, the Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager handles a portfolio of grants aligned with the Bank and Foundation's priorities including grant evaluation, budget and program goals. The Corporate Philanthropy Program Manager works closely with the Director of Corporate Philanthropy to ensure consistent processes, accurate reporting, and effective systems utilization. The role is responsible for helping to optimize grantmaking, develop dashboards and reporting structures, and create processes that enhance efficiency and visibility of impact.

Responsibilities

Grant Program:

Contribute to internal assessment of grant performance and alignment with Foundation strategy

Serve as first point of contact for grant and charitable inquiries, including sponsorships

Primary relationship owner of the grant database, Blackbaud. Create reports and streamline processes between various programs, with a strong ability in grant analysis and reporting.

Prepare meeting materials, review grant proposals, and provide overall support to the Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation board

Design surveys and improve data collection from grantees

Develop and facilitate virtual informational sessions for prospective applicants

Coordinate feedback meetings for unsuccessful applicants

Support grantee partners in timely completion of reporting requirements

Scholarship Program:

Oversee the scholarship program with area high schools and act as primary liaison with financial partner who facilitates payout of scholarship funds

Maintain relationships with scholarship administrators and guidance departments

Act as point person for all inquiries from scholarship recipients

Sponsorship Program:

Review and assess incoming sponsorship opportunities

Ensure timely coordination of payment, communication and marketing support for all sponsorships

Develop and maintain effective reporting in the Blackbaud database

Provide coordination and support for community events

Financial Literacy:

Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Money Matters, the Bank's financial literacy program

Develop a strategy to proactively offer the financial literacy program to community nonprofits, schools, and/or other groups

Develop engaging and informative financial literacy content, and ensure proper internal review of all material

Coordinate with Marketing team to effectively brand and promote the program

Other:

Connect with nonprofits and Foundations through events, workshops, and conferences

Work with internal teams to share relevant Board and volunteer opportunities

Other administrative tasks as required to support Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation initiatives

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's Degree is required

Work Experience

3-5 years of work-related experience in the nonprofit, philanthropy, or community relations sectors is preferred

Additional Requirements

Strong proficiency with database management systems, in particular BlackBaud or similar

High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working as a self-starter and in a team environment

Ability to represent the Bank in public and community forums

Experience with grants and/or nonprofit program development, a plus

Ability to write professionally and synthesize content.

Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote following 90 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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