ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Established in 2003, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) is a community-based philanthropic organisation that leads positive change across the Northern Rivers, NSW by empowering communities to thrive. We build healthy and resilient communities by supporting local not-for-profit and grassroots organisations to tackle challenging social and environmental problems.

We connect our wonderful giving community of individuals, families, businesses and national foundations to causes that matter. Through our network of over 350 community organisations, NRCF evidence-based grant making supports a wide range of community-led projects to become reality.

With around $3.0M in our perpetuity funds, and our annual grant funding growing to nearly $3M in 2024, NRCF leverage substantial social impact in the Northern Rivers. We back our communities to deliver local, innovative approaches that ultimately result in a more resilient and thriving region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Grants Officer role is at the heart of what we do - connecting with and supporting not for profit and grassroots groups across the Northern Rivers NSW, and ensuring the delivery of NRCF's grant programs.

NRCF is in an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an experienced and committed individual to join the team of this innovative regional Community Foundation. The Grants Officer works with community organisations, ensuring the successful coordination and administration of NRCF grant lifecycle processes, from application through to grant acquittal and impact reporting.

NRCF generally runs several grant programs each year. Our recent granting has been at high levels due to managing several disaster recovery and resilience programs. This is expected to return to more historic levels of $500,000 per year, although we are always aiming for bigger and more impactful things!

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills, a proven track record of administrative support within the not-for-profit sector, demonstrate a commitment to NRCF’s vision and mission, and is committed to working in a values-driven organisation.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a candidate who loves connecting with local grassroots organisations, and has strong admin/organisational skills that allow them to provide and develop easy to follow support processes for community groups including first time grant applicants.

KEy responsibilities

You will work closely with the Impact Manager to deliver best practice grant programs in line with NRCF’s strategic objectives and program policies by:

Networks and Relationships:

• Maintaining open and positive relationships with NRCF grantees and supporting them to achieve success in their grant projects
• Building community connections and networks with diverse NFPs and grassroots groups across the Northern Rivers
• Referring community organisations to appropriate support and services where relevant
• Support capacity building activities for not-for-profit and grassroots groups

Grant Management and Administration:

• Administering grant application processes within NRCF’s online grant portal, providing support to community organisations
• Tracking grant applications, funding agreements and required reporting to ensure eligibility and compliance
• Monitoring ongoing grants, supporting community organisations with variation procedures and acquittals
• Collecting and collating data on the outcomes of NRCF grants and supporting the Communications Manager to identify strong case studies for funders and external audiences.
• Maintaining sound data collection practices, and support evaluation and impact reporting

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience working with the Northern Rivers community groups and the not-for-profit sector
• Professional and personable in your approach to community organisations and activities
• Passionate about representing community voices
• Strong administration skills
• Experience using online grant platforms preferred, or knowledge of CRM technology
• Microsoft Suite Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously & collaboratively within a small team

OUR WORK

The Grants Officer is a 3 day/week role based in Clunes NSW, with days and hours flexible.

We like to primarily work from the main office in Clunes to build connection with each other and find better ways to do things. The Clunes office is blessed with views and vibes, located in a historic school building, with great coffee a short stroll away. We also have a small satellite office in Byron.

We support flexible work arrangements as needed, understanding that life happens.

We are a small and dynamic team who love to support connecting donors to the important causes of the Northern Rivers.

We love the strength that diversity and difference brings, and encourage all to apply.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Or if you'd like to chat about the role, to arrange a time please text Sam Henderson on 0413 131 175.

Please see full Position Description attachment.