Foundation Program Manager

At Delta Dental of Wisconsin, we are champions of Oral Health, and we have built our company on a foundation of delivering innovative products and services within our culture of legendary service. Our culture that sets us apart within our industry and the way we do business and it is different. Our employees stay here because the organization supports them as employees and their career growth. We have many employees who have stayed for 25, 30, or even 45 years within our organization.

The Foundation Program Manager will help lead the development, evaluation, and management of a portfolio of grants and initiatives. This role serves as the primary liaison to grantees and the nonprofit community, building strong relationships and staying informed on trends within key funding areas and the broader philanthropic landscape.

The Foundation Program Manager position is a full-time role based in Wisconsin, following a hybrid schedule that typically includes three days onsite and two days remote each week.

 What You'll Do:

• Work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Foundation team to develop and implement strategies to achieve the Foundation’s programmatic goals
• Manage an assigned portfolio of grantmaking activity within the Foundation’s range of funding programs
• Respond to inquiries from nonprofit organizations regarding the Foundations’ grant-making guidelines and Requests for Proposals
• Consult with nonprofit organizations regarding specific grant proposals to ensure that the organizations meet legal standards, and that the proposals meet Foundation guidelines
• Review all proposals to ensure that required information and documentation has been provided; perform essential due diligence and evaluation; and when needed and appropriate, conduct additional research into the relevant field of interest and/or nonprofit organization
• As appropriate, conduct site visits and participate in interviews in-person and virtually with potential grantees
• Prepare and present proposal analysis including written summaries and recommendations for review and action by the Foundation’s Executive Director and Board
• Monitor implementation of each grant by requesting and reviewing grant reports; aggregate results and share data with the Foundation’s Executive Director and staff and Board
• Ensure all grant files are complete, accurate and current, and maintain data regarding grantmaking activity
• Contribute to and support the Foundation’s collaborative work with grantmakers, academic institutions, and other public, private and community-based organizations to pursue ideas, projects and programs that complement the Foundation’s funding priorities and interests.
• Provide assistance to grant seekers and grant recipient organizations, as necessary, to direct them to other resources for organizational development, funding, program ideas, etc. including making general presentations to groups of nonprofit organizations
• Develop and maintain contact with a broad cross section of nonprofit organizations across the State

At Delta Dental, we’re committed to attracting and keeping great talent with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We offer: 

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Accounts
• Competitive salary and incentive compensation based on company results
• 401(k) with employer match and a 6.5% employer contribution to retirement accounts
• Robust wellness programs, whether you work on-site or remotely

We also value work-life balance with a generous PTO package that grows with your tenure, company holidays, and time off for volunteering. We don't just provide it; we encourage employees to utilize the time off. See what our employees have to say about working at Delta Dental here:   https://www.deltadentalwi.com/s/employee-testimonial

If you're passionate about making an impact and supporting communities through thoughtful grantmaking, apply today!