Job Announcement Finance & Stewardship Manager

If you are driven by the possibility of empowering each person to become the most impactful changemaker they can be…
If you are energized by building relationships and community to effect systems-level change together…
Jefferson Community Foundation could be the right home for you in the next phase of your career.

About Jefferson Community Foundation

JCF connects people, ideas and resources to build a future for Jefferson County where everyone can thrive. As one of over 800 community foundations across the United States, our goal is to build the capacity of the people of Jefferson County to engage and participate in solutions to the challenges they care most about. Every day, the JCF team is actively building relationships to grow an informed, effective network of changemakers having real and measurable impact on local social issues such as more affordable homes, childcare centers, opportunities for youth, and support for working families. JCF facilitates knowledge-sharing among nonprofits to enhance collective impact, while also providing donors with insights to guide their charitable decisions for maximum effectiveness. Hallmarks of our culture include kindness, generosity, collaboration, trustworthiness, creativity and a commitment to engaging diverse voices.

About the Position

The Finance & Stewardship Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the financial and relational health of the JCF. This full-time position is responsible for managing daily financial operations, fundholder services, and donor stewardship functions with exceptional attention to detail and strong systems thinking. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in nonprofit finance and community relations, a passion for community impact, and the ability to juggle competing priorities across multiple projects.

A summary of responsibilities includes:

• Management of daily, monthly and annual accounting functions including timely processing of grant distributions
• Recording, processing, and reconciling all financial transactions for all JCF charitable funds
• Assisting with administration of payroll, benefits, tax filings (including 1099s), and vendor relationships
• Ensuring strong onboarding, support and tracking of new fundholders
• Implement and track donation acknowledgment and stewardship processes
• Maintaining up-to-date donor and fundholder profiles in the CRM
• Providing general administrative assistance for all functions related to finance, fund management and fundraising Page 2 of 2
• Providing responsive support to donors and fundholders seeking information about transactions
• Supporting the planning and execution of events, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives
• Support the Resource Development Committee with tracking activities, note-taking, and CRM updates
• Administer the scholarship award process from application through award and payment

Key Skills and Attributes

• High level of excellence and attention to detail in financial management
• Familiarity with – or a strong interest in learning about – fund accounting
• High level of excellence and attention to detail in data management
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills to quickly build trust and rapport with community members, team members and partners
• Ability to plan and execute projects and workload autonomously
• Flexible and adaptable self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team with tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Ability to navigate change in a positive manner, responding with innovative and creative approaches to challenges and opportunities
• High level of commitment to confidentiality and listening for understanding
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for being part of a small and collaborative team where everyone pitches in to meet shared goals
• A genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated through continuous learning, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively engaging in fruitful conversations with colleagues and community members
• Strong project management and data management skills

Salary and Benefits

• An annual salary of $72,000
• Medical insurance coverage through Regence, covered 80% by employer;
• PTO accrued monthly for a total of 18 PTO days per 12 months with an additional 11 paid holidays
• 100% match of up to 3% of the employee’s salary into a Simple IRA account

How to Apply

Email applications only, please no in-person or paper submissions, to Dr. Nichol Preciado-Youngs Nichol@JCFgives.org. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume via email. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in JCF’s mission and how your experience relates to the goals of the position as described in this announcement. Applications received by midnight on July 12, 2026 will be given full consideration; early applications are strongly encouraged! All applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt. Consideration will be given to applications as soon as they are received.

JCF is an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. JCF encourages applications from people of the global majority, those who are gender non-binary, people with a disability and all other qualified applicants. For More Information Questions regarding this opportunity are welcome and can be directed to either Lisa Palermo (Lisa@JCFgives.org) or Dr. Nichol Preciado-Youngs (Nichol@JCFgives.org).