Join Our Team as a Community Impact Coordinator!

Are you passionate about strengthening nonprofits, making a real impact in Broward County, and growing your own career along the way?

The Community Foundation of Broward (CFB) is looking for a motivated and energetic Community Impact Coordinator to help drive the success of our new Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence and provide essential support to our Community Impact team. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—to help nonprofits thrive, empower changemakers, and shape a role that offers growth, purpose, and creativity.

Why You’ll Love This Role

✔ Be a Changemaker – Your work will directly support nonprofits that are transforming lives in Broward County.

✔ Grow Your Skills & Career – Dive into facilitation, project management, and nonprofit leadership while shaping this evolving role.

✔ Enjoy Variety & Impact – From organizing leadership training to managing grants and hosting Virtual Office Hours for nonprofits, every day will bring new and exciting challenges.

✔ Be Part of a Collaborative & Mission-Driven Team – Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making Broward a better place.

What You’ll Do

Support the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence (70%)

Coordinate engaging training programs for nonprofit leaders, including class logistics, registration, marketing, hosting, and follow-ups.
Ensure seamless operations by managing data, tracking certifications, and overseeing fee collection.
Help develop innovative ways to expand our marketing, outreach, and impact in the nonprofit sector.
Manage programs to ensure deliverables are met by facilitators/presenters and outcomes are achieved by participants.

Support the Nonprofit Grant Process (20%)

Understand and communicate the grant guidelines and application process to potential applicants.
Assist the team with due diligence, tracking, and reporting on the outcomes of these grants to showcase their impact.
Host and coordinate Virtual Office Hours to provide technical assistance and support to nonprofits, and gather insights to help refine and enhance nonprofit programming.

Provide Executive-Level Support (10%)

Assist the Vice President of Community Impact by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and ensuring seamless team collaboration.
Capture and share key meeting insights to drive strategic decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ equivalent experience in a related field.
A passion for nonprofits, philanthropy, and community impact.
Proven administrative and project coordination experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment.
Tech-savvy problem solver with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProClass, Zoom, Teams, CSuite, and GLM.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Ideal Candidate Profile for the Community Impact Coordinator Role

Relationship Builder – Able to engage with nonprofit leaders, funders, and community members in a warm, professional, and approachable manner.
Proactive Problem Solver – Anticipates challenges and takes initiative to find solutions before they become issues.
Adaptable & Resilient – Thrives in a fast-paced environment, pivoting between tasks and priorities with ease.
Strong Verbal & Written Communicator – Capable of articulating ideas clearly, whether in emails, reports, or live facilitation.
Empathetic Listener – Understands the challenges nonprofits face and provides thoughtful, supportive guidance.
Process-Oriented Thinker – Excels at managing systems, workflows, and logistics with accuracy and efficiency.
Self-Starter with Growth Mindset – Eager to develop new skills, take ownership of projects, and expand the role’s impact.
Team Player – Works well in a collaborative environment, sharing insights and supporting colleagues as needed.

These refined soft skills ensure the candidate can balance administrative excellence with interpersonal impact, making them a valuable asset to both the team and the nonprofit community.

A strong candidate for this Community Impact Coordinator role is likely in one of the following career stages:

Early-Career Nonprofit Professional (2-5 Years Experience) – Someone currently in an administrative, program coordination, or project management role within a nonprofit, philanthropy, or community organization who is looking to take on more responsibility and leadership opportunities.
Experienced Administrative or Program Coordinator (3-7 Years Experience) – A professional with a background in nonprofit operations, event planning, or grant management who is ready to move into a role with greater autonomy, creativity, and community engagement.
Corporate Professional Transitioning to Nonprofits – An individual with strong organizational, project management, or customer service experience in the private sector who is looking to pivot into mission-driven work and apply their skills in a more meaningful way.
Grad School or Post-Grad Professional in Public Service Fields – Someone with academic training in public administration, nonprofit management, philanthropy, or a related field who has internship or work experience and is ready to apply their skills in a hands-on, impactful role.

In all cases, the ideal candidate is hungry for growth, eager to take initiative, and excited about strengthening the nonprofit sector.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $60,000 - $63,000 per year

Perks & Benefits:

401(k) with up to 8% employer match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance & disability coverage
Flexible Spending Account & Section 125 Plan
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, bereavement)
Free employee parking
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