The Dallas Foundation

The Dallas Foundation drives enduring change for Greater Dallas through collaborative partnerships, strategic investments, and innovative giving. We empower donors to make a lasting impact in their local community by leveraging our deep knowledge of Dallas’ unique needs and nonprofit landscape. Through a high-touch, donor-centric approach, we provide personalized guidance to bring each philanthropic vision to life. With a focus on improving outcomes for children from birth to age five, we also invest in solutions that address critical community needs, promote integrated services, and strengthen the capacity of the region’s nonprofit sector.

Position Summary:

This role is a dynamic blend of high-level administrative precision and strategic project management, designed to drive The Dallas Foundation’s community impact initiatives forward. Working closely with the Chief Impact Officer, the position plays a central role in implementing and managing grant programs that support the health and well-being of Dallas County. Experience in grantmaking is crucial, as the role oversees competitive grant cycles to ensure compliance, manages grantee data, and steers the Foundation’s broader funding strategies. It requires exceptional organizational skills to maintain database accuracy, prepare board-level materials, and manage complex timelines. A key strength of the role is the ability to synthesize complex data and information—translating insights into clear, actionable strategies that inform grantmaking, communications, and donor engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative spirit, strong analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of the Dallas nonprofit landscape to lead with purpose and impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in fulfilling each essential duty and responsibility.  These include the following:

• Work closely with the Chief Impact Officer to develop, implement, and manage the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and grant programs that positively impact Dallas County’s overall health and well-being, and the Foundation’s community impact goals 
• Manage the Foundation’s annual calendar of grant cycles
• Operational excellence in alignment with strategic focus
• Serve as primary contact for the competitive grant application processes, including fielding eligibility, applications, due diligence, and evaluation; including Designated grants and Water Cooler grants.
• Prepare meeting materials for board committee meetings and other presentations
• Oversee and direct activities for all Donor Advised Fund grants and other donor directed grantmaking ensuring efficient and timely processing of grant requests and awards, compliance requirements, and related database records 
• Define and coordinate the team’s approach to collecting and evaluating grantee data 
• Oversee maintenance and accuracy of GLM database 
• Leverage data and impact stories to support community and board communications, as well as fundraising and donor stewardship efforts 
• Develop extensive knowledge about, and relationships with, nonprofits in the greater Dallas region 
• Conduct research on issues or concerns of potential importance to the Foundation and its donors through written materials, site visits, interviews, community meetings, or other vehicles 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manager of Grants & Insights

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Aligned with The Dallas Foundation’s Organizational Values
• Deep familiarity with the Dallas nonprofit landscape, including key organizations, funders, and community leaders
• Experience in grantmaking
• Experience with data analysis and the ability to make data informed decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• A positive and collaborative attitude
• Strong project management skills; Highly organized and able to multi-task and track multiple projects 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish effective relationships with prospects, donors, board members, professional advisors, and other staff members 
• Experience with Foundant or similar customer relationship management (CRM) software 
• Effective time management 
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and database environment 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements and work environment are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

• Moderate noise level
• Occasional standing and lifting of at least 5 pounds
• Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Work Environment:

The Dallas Foundation supports a hybrid work environment where all employees are expected to work in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays, with optional remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Microsoft Office applications form the primary digital workplace along with Foundant Technologies’ CommunitySuite, Grants Lifecycle Manager (GLM), and Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (SLM).

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) program, with employer match, and paid time off.