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Program Associate (Community Engagement)

Central New York Community Foundation · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations · $50.7M budget · 30 staff · Since 1927

Why Central New York Community Foundation

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Manages charitable resources, grants scholarships, and funds educational initiatives to foster a thriving community and support student achievement in Central New York.

  • Donor-advised fund distributionsdonor-advised funds are established by individuals, families or businesses that choose to be actively involved in the grantmaking process. They are considered a convenient way to manage a donor's charitable giving by allowing them to address a wide…$16.1M spent in FY2024
  • Programs: grantmaking and strategic initiatives the Community foundation's programs are designed to support nonprofits across their lifecycle. This ranges from the birth of New organizations out of Community concerns, to the launch or expansion of New ideas for ways to…$6.3M spent in FY2024
  • Scholarshipsscholarship funds are established by donors who wish to help students pursue their educational dreams. The Community Foundation is the home to syracuse's say yes to education endowment. Say yes guarantees a path to college for students of the syracuse…$2.3M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$120K–$331K
8 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$31.0M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
30
employees
125 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
89%
of spending
Looks good: 89% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+39%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
165 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 165.2 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1948
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Job description

TITLE: Program Associate REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer of Community Engagement STATUS: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Community Engagement Program Associate supports the Community Engagement team in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives that strengthen relationships with residents, nonprofit organizations, donors, community leaders, and strategic partners. This position plays a key role in fostering inclusive community engagement, coordinating events and initiatives, managing communications, and supporting grantmaking and program activities that advance the foundation's mission.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Community Engagement & Relationship Building Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of community engagement initiatives Build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, residents, nonprofit partners, and stakeholders Serve as a welcoming point of contact for community members seeking information about foundation programs and resources.

Participate in community meetings and represent the foundation at public events and partner activities Assist with events that bring together the nonprofit and residential communities, including Community Insights Forum and Nonprofit Speed Networking events Program Coordination Assist with the administration of community programs, special initiatives, and grant-funded projects Assist with Black Equity and Excellence as needed Coordinate meeting logistics, event registration, vendor communication, and participant outreach Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure successful program implementation Maintain accurate program records, databases, and documentation Communications & Outreach Coordinate communications with community partners and participants.

Support the Communications Department with marketing, social media and website updates related to community engagement initiatives Data, Evaluation & Reporting Collect and organize program data and participant feedback Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations that measure program outcomes and community impact Maintain outreach data and community feedback Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends and opportunities for enhanced engagement Utilize the Life Needs Assessment 100 to assess trends and opportunities for engagement Administrative Support Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and coordinate follow-up actions Process invoices, purchase requests, and program-related documentation Assist with grant administration and other foundation-wide initiatives as assigned PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Deep interest in and commitment to the Central New York area, its people and their concerns Commitment to be guided in all work by the vision of diversity, equity and inclusion that has been established by our staff and board Willingness to learn and utilize Community Foundation systems Familiarity…

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About Central New York Community Foundation

From its Form 990

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