Temporary Program Manager – Community Funds

Greater Hartford Gives

. Provide volunteer management support, success requirements and guidance for the Foundation’s 29-town Community Fund committees .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in volunteer management, community engagement, and grantmaking processes while fostering collaboration and inclusivity among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing databases and software for tracking progress and managing communications effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Volunteer ManagementGrantmaking SupportCommunity EngagementEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Database ManagementGrant AdministrationEvent CoordinationTraining FacilitationTechnical AssistancePolicy CommunicationFinance ManagementProgress TrackingEditingProofreading

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementMulti-taskingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

FoundantExcelCommunication PlatformsDatabase ApplicationsSoftware Learning

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorPublic AdministrationEquityDiversityInclusionCommunity FundVolunteer EngagementTraining ProgramsOutreach EventsParticipatory Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide volunteer management support, success requirements and guidance for the Foundation’s 29-town Community Fund committees
Facilitate meetings, events, and training sessions across the Foundation’s 29-town region
Implement strategies to enhance volunteer engagement and foster collaboration among town committees
Communicate applicable resources and connect volunteers with necessary resources
Support town committee meetings and deliberations, fostering inclusive and participatory grantmaking practices
Support town committee onboarding, orientation processes, and applicable training
Communicate policies, procedures, and instruction guides for available resources
Act as a subject matter expert in the Community Funds Volunteer Handbook
Support committee members with meeting plans, finance management, calendar planning, and group communications
Collect, monitor, and troubleshoot technical assistance needs and coordinate relevant resources and training programs
Support town committee grantmaking, including review, approval, and administration
Maintain progress tracking using databases such as Foundant and Excel
Contribute to internal and external communications, presentations, and reports
Represent the program at recruitment and outreach events
Coordinate logistics for volunteer engagement events
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree requirements can be substituted with equivalent practical experience
Bachelor or Masters degree in social sciences, public administration, public policy or other relevant areas or equivalent relevant experience combined with educational training
Three or more years of experience in nonprofit or public sector
Sincere commitment to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders
Proficiency communicating in writing, speaking and listening for understanding, including editing and proofreading
Efficiency in organization and time management with attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities
Proficient technical and software capabilities working with a range of applications and databases
Ability to learn new software and platforms
Work assignment requires evening hours, in-office work, remote work, and occasional travel to community partners throughout the Greater Hartford Region
Successful completion of a comprehensive background and reference check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and matching on employee deferrals
Flexible paid time off and paid family and medical leave
Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Optional supplemental benefits