Community Investments Officer - (Hartford, CT)

For over 90yrs, generous individuals and families have trusted the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to help them make a lasting, helpful impact for their community both now and for future generations. As a Community Investments Officer here, you will ensure that the Foundations grantmaking resources produce positive, sustainable programs and services to make significant, improvements in the lives of people in Greater Hartford. Key Accountabilities: Maintain broad and deep knowledge and understanding of community needs, concerns, issues, trends, best practices," innovations, and values including an expert level knowledge of the nonprofit sector, particularly in assigned areas of grantmaking. Review, analyze, and evaluate grant proposals and grantee reports from nonprofit organizations and provide funding recommendations to management Work collaboratively with Foundation staff and community partners to accomplish Foundations mission and goals.