Program Analyst - The Meadows Foundation

About Us

The Meadows Foundation is a private family foundation on a mission to improve the quality and circumstances of life for the people of Texas now and in the future. Over the last 76 years, we have given more than $1.29 billion to support Texans through arts, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services.

We also foster our mission by providing collaborative, rent-free office space in the Wilson Historic District to nonprofits serving Texas. The District is a 22-acre campus near downtown Dallas with 28 new and restored historic structures.

We invite you to learn more about the Foundation and our work by visiting our website: The Meadows Foundation (mfi.org)

We are a small team of people who are passionate about advancing our mission. We are looking for a Program Analyst to join our team who shares our drive and motivation.

Position Summary

The Program Analyst is responsible for providing program and administrative support to the Program Team (Program Officers, Senior Program Officers, and the Vice President of Grants). This role assists in reviewing grant reports, preparing documents and presentations, and researching grant strategies and initiatives as assigned.

This this role is entry level and will be exposed to a myriad of grantmaking tasks from a support position.

Principal Accountabilities

Grant Applications

• Review incoming grant applications and oversee initial intake process
• Interact with grantees and applicants as assigned to provide information and assistance in interacting in alignment to Foundation priorities and processes
• Assist in the Program Team in developing and editing in-house reports, write-ups, and presentations

Program Support

• Research and compile information on program related topics under the direction of Vice President of Grants
• Assist in evaluating grants and collecting impact data
• Collaborate with peers across the Grants Department to support the grantmaking process

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

You will have great opportunities at the Foundation to develop your knowledge, skills, and career. To set you up for success, here are the knowledge and skills you will bring with you:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (preferred)
• Any experience in the philanthropic sector (preferred)
• Any experience in a grantmaking function in one program area (preferred)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to prioritize overlapping projects to complete work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to learn new skills from on-the-job training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy, and discretion
• Carries a consistent demeanor of optimism and hope in their daily interactions
• Asset based mindset that enjoys problem solving
• Finds ways to contribute positively to team culture
• Manages up towards resources needed to complete tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Enironmental Demands

As the Program Associate you can also expect to:

• Stand, walk, bend (occasionally)
• Sit for prolonged periods at a desk (often)
• Use motor coordination and finger dexterity to type (often)

Benefits

Part of giving back to Texas is taking care of our team. Our second-to-none benefits support your health and wellness at work and home. We offer:

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and parental leave
• Excellent medical and vision insurance
• Paid dental, life, and long-term care insurance
• Employee and caregiver support programs
• 403(b) retirement savings plan and quarterly Foundation 401(a) contributions
• Matching gifts for your donations to eligible nonprofits

Closing Notes

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, and responsibilities that may be required of the position.

The Meadows Foundation is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting skilled employees. We offer equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

If you would like to request accommodations to complete this application or the interview process, please email us at meadows-careers@mfi.org.