Community Impact Manager

Job Title: Community Impact Manager

Posting Timeframe: Desired Start Date: June 23, 2025

Position Type: Exempt – full time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: Director of WomenGive and Impact Initiatives

Salary Range: $56,000 - $58,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Visit the Careers section of our website at www.uwaylc.org for full benefits.

Location: Our office is located in Fort Collins, CO. We offer a hybrid environment, working in the office three days a week with an option for two days' remote work. If you plan to relocate to northern Colorado for this position, please indicate this in your cover letter.

What it’s like to work at United Way

Are you passionate about empowering children and youth? Do you believe in the power of community to create meaningful, lasting change? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

At United Way of Larimer County, we’re building a future where every child has the support they need to thrive. We’re driving real impact by expanding access to affordable child care, strengthening family financial stability, promoting literacy, and building community hubs that bring essential resources together under one roof.

We are committed to advancing equity, closing disparity gaps, and expanding opportunity for those historically excluded from access and resources.

As part of our fun, collaborative team, you’ll work alongside dedicated partners to champion innovative solutions that uplift kids and families across Larimer County. Enjoy great benefits, including generous PTO, a hybrid work schedule, paid health benefits, and more!

We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from historically excluded groups to apply. If you’re passionate about our mission — even if you don’t meet every qualification — we’d love to hear from you!

Scope of Position

The Community Impact Manager will manage UWLC grantmaking processes, child care scholarships, and early literacy initiatives. The Manager will work directly with recipients of these programs and will be responsible for providing technical assistance and resource navigation. The Manager will implement strategies around program expansion, improvement, and community engagement. The Manager plays a central role in aligning grant strategy with UWLC’s broader impact agenda, supporting community-led decision-making, and cultivating collaborative, trust-based relationships with grantees and scholarship recipients. Additionally, the Manager facilitates community grantmaking processes and collaborates across departments to ensure data-driven program improvement, increased community engagement, and sustainable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Grants Administration: Lead the full grantmaking lifecycle, including contract execution, budget and report monitoring, internal data tracking, and provide technical assistance to grantees.
• Data and Evaluation: Manage the collection, analysis, and use of grant-related data to assess outcomes, support learning, and drive continuous improvement across programs and strategies.
• Strategic Alignment and Partner Engagement: Coordinate grantmaking and partner engagement strategies to align with UWLC’s impact agenda, working closely with the Community Engagement Team and organizational leadership.
• Communication and Facilitation: Facilitate community grantmaking processes and serve as the primary point of contact for community partners.
• Community Partnerships and Trust Building: Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with community members and partners; elevate community voice to inform decisions and support power sharing in impact work.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to advance community impact efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grants Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in administering community-based grantmaking. Community engagement and/or relationship building experience is highly desired. Experience with child care systems, early literacy, or family financial stability work preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Spanish is a key asset for this role and central to success in this position. The role includes application management and technical support in both English and Spanish. An additional $1500 salary differential is provided for bilingual staff.
• Commitment to Mission: Genuine passion for the non-profit sector and alignment with the organization's mission and values and committed to equity.
• Project Management: Proficiency in overseeing grant and scholarship cycles from initiation to completion, expertise with full cycle of grantmaking and administrative processes.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with individuals and organizations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong Technology Proficiency: Experience in using grantmaking software applications and survey tools is highly preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint is expected (proficient in Excel).
• Adaptability and Resourcefulness: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, navigate complex systems, and proactively identify solutions using available resources.

We welcome candidates with diverse professional and educational backgrounds. Formal education is not required for this position. We value a wide range of life, leadership, and learning experiences—including grassroots organizing, volunteer coordination, and community-based work.