The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking to hire a Knowledge Management Officer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Knowledge Management Officer is part of the Community Impact team and works to evaluate, analyze and track progress toward achieving the Foundation’s mission of connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. As part of this work, the Knowledge Management Officer will help to co-create internal systems for knowledge sharing, program evaluation and assessment, and data collection and synthesis. This is a key role that will support the Foundation’s strategies to make change in our community. They will primarily work as part of the Community Impact team to help measure and understand impact, support decision making, and ultimately help drive the strategic direction of the Foundation’s work. They will also work with the Giving Strategies team to help promote a shared understanding of opportunities and issues in our region, and to improve our capacity as a learning organization. Lastly, they will support a portfolio of grantmaking programs and work with community stakeholders to support the Foundation’s current community goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform evaluation of strategic initiatives and grantmaking, by reviewing reports to measure impacts and support decision making
- Develop and maintain systems and processes to promote knowledge sharing, learning, and synthesis across the organization and for a variety of audiences, including the team, the Board of Directors, and our clients
- Collect data and communicate its significance to support the advancement of strategic initiatives and to monitor progress
- Support long-term planning activities of the organization, with particular respect to strategic goals and initiatives
- Manage and produce research, evaluation, and analysis projects to guide impact work, such as asset mapping, needs assessments, and more
- Provide oversight of a portfolio of grant activities in conjunction with other team members
OTHER JOB DUTIES
- Review reports
- Coordinate internal committee(s) relevant to knowledge management
- Conduct site visits to community partners
- Actively participate in meetings
- All other duties as assigned
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
TRAVEL
- Generally, travel is primarily within the eight counties of Western New York.
- Some domestic travel may be required for job training and professional development.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 years’ experience in a similar role required
- Prior experience in research, evaluation, strategic planning, analysis, or data visualization role(s) required
- Prior experience in philanthropy, nonprofit program administration, or urban planning a plus
- Effective written, verbal and visual communicator
- Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office programs and data analysis tools
- Strong ability to navigate public databases
- Commitment to CFGB mission, vision and values
Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000 Annually
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. A 501 (c)(3) organization, the Community Foundation’s mission is: Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. Established in 1919, the Community Foundation has made the most of the generosity of individuals, families, foundations and organizations who entrust charitable assets to the Community Foundation’s care. Learn more at cfgb.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Community foundations are designed to grow and evolve as our community’s needs change, and new positions are regularly created as a result. As the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo continues to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to use their abilities to make a lasting difference. If that is you, then please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and what you would bring to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
Send cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document via email to: Jobs@CFGB.org.
Please submit responses electronically via email. Response may also be received by U.S. Postal Service if an electronic medium is not available. No calls please.
Application deadline: Open until filled. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, practices inclusion and works to advance equity.