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Salem Health and Wellness Foundation

Position: 
Grants Administrator
Organization Name: 
The Salem Health and Wellness Foundation
Website: 
http://www.salemwellnessfoundation.org
Job Type: 
GrantmakingGrants Management
Position Description/Overview: 

The Grants Administrator's primary role, in partnership with the Executive Director of the Foundation, is to ensure the alignment of the Foundation's mission and vision with its operations and grantmaking activities. The GA will help to develop innovative approaches to improving the health and well-being of Salem's residents. They will work in concert with stakeholders and community residents, introduce new partnerships, and integrate Foundation supported projects with existing efforts that are related to health and well-being. Additionally, they will help to manage the Foundation office.


 

Key Responsibilities: 

Grantmaking
 

  • Administers, in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Foundation's grantmaking process including reviewing grant applications, conducting due diligence, writing recommendations for the Board of Directors, monitoring progress of grants, conducting site visits, and reviewing grant reports
  • Responds to inquiries and requests for feedback, prepares and sends grant award letters, grant agreements, and other related correspondence
  • Manages and administers mini grants and initiative related projects
  • Manages the online grants portal, including creating grant application and review forms and working collaboratively with the Board's Grant Committee and the Executive Director
  • Stays up to date on philanthropic and nonprofit trends Programs
  • Conducts research with wide variety of stakeholders to identify potential capacity building needs of the regional nonprofit community
  • Works with the Executive Director to develop, launch, and manage capacity building workshops, seminars, webinars, and other programs
     

Board Liaison

  • Work with Executive Director and Board Chair to prepare the meeting agenda
  • Update and assemble all board packet documents and email to board members, one prior to the meeting
  • Work with Executive Director to plan and order the meal for the meeting
  • Copy the board packet and any other documents needed for each member and prepare the boardroom for the meeting
  • Take meeting minutes and email to members post meeting
     

Community Relations/Communications

  • Plans and manages periodic events and convenings, both in a leadership role and assisting the Executive Director
  • Represents Foundation at regularly scheduled community meetings and events locally, regionally, and nationally which may include some evenings and weekends
  • Engages with membership organizations on a regular basis
  • Serves as a “community connector” for grantees and other community partners
  • Makes presentations to the community on behalf of the Foundation as needed
  • Assists the Executive Director to execute the Foundation's communications strategy
  • In concert with the Executive Director, the GA creates and disseminates content for the website, social media, newsletter, and other platforms, consistent with the Foundation's voice and brand
  • Assists in the preparation of the Foundation’s Annual Report
  • Works with vendor to ensure website is updated frequently with dynamic content
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of user engagement on Foundation's website and social media platforms and makes recommendations for improvement
  • Stays up to date on social media best practices and trends and identifies new communications channels and opportunities
  • Works with the Executive Director to prepare quarterly Foundation newsletter
Qualifications: 

  • A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in health and human services

  • Advanced degree (Master's degree) in public health, public policy, social services, or related field is preferred. Professional experience in lieu of an advanced degree will be considered

  • A commitment to underserved populations and health equity

  • Ability to build relationships with community partners, have courageous conversations with tact and diplomacy, and to model the values of the Foundation

  • Ability to deliver projects on time and still maintain a sense of humor

  • Enjoyment of and excellence in oral and written communication

  • Strong work ethic, flexibility, and organizational and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • A thorough knowledge of servant leadership principles

  • Experience managing projects across diverse settings

  • Proficiency with information technology (including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to work independently and as a self-starter in setting priorities and accomplishing tasks

  • Interest in working across a wide-ranging set of issues and disciplines

  • Commitment to supporting nonprofits to improve the health of vulnerable populations in Salem County

Salary/Benefits: 

Starting salary for this position is $65,000 with a negotiable benefits package. Hybrid work environment.


 

How to Apply: 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Paul DiLorenzo at pauldilorenzo@salemwellnessfoundation.org by Tuesday, June 30th to be considered for this position.


 

Deadline: 
June 30th, 2026