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Strategy + Action/Philanthropy is pleased to launch the search to fill the newly created Senior Program Officer position at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation. The Foundation is a key philanthropic and civic leader in the state of Utah. This position is a direct report to the President & COO, and will be an integral part of the small staff team at this significant grantmaking organization.

 

To apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Jeff Glebocki, jeff@strategyplusaction.com by June 30, 2017. All applications are treated confidentially.

Inquiries about this position may also be directed in confidence to Jeff Glebocki, jeff@strategyplusaction.com.

Please do not telephone or email the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation regarding this search or the position.

 

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER

 

About the Foundation

The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation became active in the early 1980s, carrying forth the philanthropic interests of its namesakes through charitable grants statewide to improve the quality of life enjoyed by the people of Utah. Since that time, the Foundation has awarded funding totaling more than $500 million, representing a significant investment in the economic vitality and future strength of the state of Utah.

 

The Foundation’s charitable grants are awarded in five major focus areas:

 

The Eccles Foundation is led by a three-member Board of Directors, and supported by a small, professional and dedicated staff team. Its offices are located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

About the position

The Senior Program Officer position is newly created and will work closely with the President and COO, the Director of Communications/Senior Program Officer, and the Program Associate to shape and oversee a portfolio of grants to organizations that advance the Foundation’s objectives in its five major focus areas.

 

With an entrepreneurial spirit, the Senior Program Officer is responsible for working closely with applicants and grant recipients to ensure effective use of the Foundation’s resources and to improve the success and effectiveness of the Foundation’s grant partners. The Senior Program Officer reviews and monitors proposals and grants; engages in issues exploration; participates in community events; and fosters community and grantee relations. The position also contributes to the Foundation’s on-going interest in maintaining an efficient, smooth-running grants process.

 

This position reports to the President and COO; and is responsible for managing the Program Associate.

 

Primary responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

 

Grantmaking

 

Community Engagement

 

Capacity Building

 

Management

Characteristics and qualifications

The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Jeff Glebocki, jeff@strategyplusaction.com by June 30, 2017. All applications are treated confidentially.

Inquiries about this position may also be directed in confidence to Jeff Glebocki, jeff@strategyplusaction.com.

Please do not telephone or email the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation regarding this search or the position.

 

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