Affiliate Foundation Manager, Fremont Area Community Foundation
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About the Position
Summary
Fremont Area Community Foundation is looking for a collaborative, organized, relationship builder to support the boards and committees of our affiliate foundations in Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties. This person will play a key role in grantmaking, community engagement, scholarship administration, and asset development work with our three affiliate foundations. This person will also facilitate communications and services between the Community Foundation and its affiliates.
Working Conditions
Compensation and benefits
• Full-time, salaried position (salary available upon request)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Ample vacation time and paid holidays
• Wellness time off and benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program through Pine Rest
• Access to professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Staff matching gift and volunteer time programs
Job Duties
General responsibilities of this position
• Support boards and committees of our affiliates in governance activities, evaluation and planning of services and work plans, and coordinating administrative support and services
• Manage affiliate grantmaking activities, including directing grantmaking processes, coordinating evaluations, and serve as a resource to trustees, staff, and other partners
• Assist with the coordination and administration of scholarship programs in affiliate counties
• Work with the philanthropic services team to identify, cultivate, and retain donors
• Oversee the youth advisory committees in Mecosta and Osceola counties
• Work with the marketing and communications team to promote public awareness and plan special events for the affiliates
View a full job description at facommunityfoundation.org/jobs
Requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree and skills in public or business administration
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated management experience
• High-level interpersonal skills needed to work cooperatively with teams, trustees, donors, nonprofits, and others
• Travel within our four-county service area (Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola counties)
Salary Range
How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume by July 1 to lbougher@facommunityfoundation.org To be considered, both documents must be included in your application.
Application Deadline:
About the Organization
Our organization
We were founded in 1951 by a group of dedicated community leaders and have grown to be one of the largest community foundations in the U.S. on a per capita basis. In 2025, we awarded $9.9 million in grants and more than $859,000 in scholarships. We held $342.5 million in assets as of December 31, 2025.
Our mission is to enhance quality of life for all people in Newaygo County and surrounding communities. We do this by connecting the generosity of passionate donors with community needs, and are guided by the principles of building goodwill, earning trust, and strengthening relationships. The Community Foundation also supports affiliate foundations in Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties.
We value work/life balance and seek to cultivate a flexible, positive culture. Our office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Staff can choose to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays and can take advantage of wellness time off and volunteer time programs. We have a comfortable, well-maintained office just outside the City of Fremont, and our property includes a multi-acre prairie area featuring native plants and a walking path.