Nanaimo Foundation is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Granting Manager to play a key role in advancing community impact through granting, community engagement, and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships and working closely with the CEO, this position oversees the Foundation's granting programs, supports strategic community initiatives, and helps foster strong relationships with charities, volunteers, donors, and community partners.

This is a hands-on role within a small, collaborative, and values-driven team. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing relationship building, project management, community engagement, and program administration. From coordinating grant programs and community events to supporting learning opportunities and sector collaboration, this role helps ensure the Foundation's work is delivered with excellence, transparency, and meaningful impact.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a community-focused setting and enjoys turning ideas into action while helping create positive change throughout the region.

What You'll Do

Granting & Community Investment

- Oversee and administer Foundation granting programs.
- Manage the full grant lifecycle, including application intake, review processes, committee coordination, recommendations, and reporting.
- Support granting committees through agenda preparation, applicant summaries, and meeting coordination.
- Track grant outcomes and share community impact results.
- Build strong relationships with charities, applicants, and community organizations.

Strategic Initiatives

- Support the development and implementation of initiatives that advance the Foundation's mission and community priorities.
- Coordinate sector learning opportunities, workshops, seminars, and community engagement activities.




- Help identify opportunities to strengthen local charities and nonprofit organizations.

Community Engagement & Events

- Lead the planning and delivery of key Foundation events and engagement activities.
- Coordinate registrations, invitations, sponsorship support, venues, vendors, and event logistics.
- Represent the Foundation at community meetings, events, and gatherings.
- Support donor, volunteer, grantee, and partner engagement throughout the year.

Systems & Administration

- Manage the Foundation's grants portal and related processes.
- Maintain accurate records within CommunitySuite and other systems.
- Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials.
- Support process improvements and ongoing system effectiveness.

Communications & Stewardship

- Support communications that highlight granting programs and community impact.
- Assist with storytelling, impact reporting, newsletters, presentations, and digital communications.
- Work collaboratively across the Foundation team to celebrate and share the impact of community investments.

Required Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, community development, communications, public administration, business, or related field.
- Three to five years of experience in philanthropy, granting, nonprofit leadership, program delivery, project management, community development, or related field.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.




- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Event planning and stakeholder engagement experience.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management systems.
- Valid BC driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice to Have

- Experience with CommunitySuite or similar foundation management software.
- Knowledge of BC's charitable and nonprofit sector.
- Experience supporting committees, advisory groups, or community engagement processes.
- Familiarity with impact measurement or evaluation frameworks.
- Understanding of philanthropy and community foundation operations.

What Makes You Successful

- Robust relationship-building skills.
- Sound judgment and integrity.
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
- Initiative, adaptability, and accountability.
- Collaborative and community-minded approach.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and community impact.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary.
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- Municipal Pension Plan.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.

Working Conditions

- Based in Nanaimo, BC, with flexible hybrid work arrangements.
- Occasional evening and weekend work to support events and community engagement activities.
- Local travel throughout Nanaimo Foundation's service area.

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nanaimo, BC V9R 5K9

📌 Strategic Initiatives & Granting Manager (Nanaimo)
🏢 Nanaimo Community Foundation
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