Senior Community Impact Manager, Center for Healthy Nonprofits at Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

78000.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Project Management, Facilitation, Community Engagement, Nonprofit Management, Board Governance, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Relationship Building, Cultural Competency, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Virtual Collaboration Tools, Spanish Bilingualism, Advocacy

Industry

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Description

Position Description Position Sr. Community Impact Manager, Center for Healthy Nonprofits Department Community Impact Reports To Vice President for Community Impact FLSA Status Exempt – Full Time CFSA Grade CFSA Grade 16 Location The position is based in Tucson, Arizona. As a place-based organization, the selected candidate is expected to reside in Southern Arizona. Organization Profile Founded in 1980, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) has supported Southern Arizona with over $245 million in grants and scholarships, stewarding the philanthropic legacy of our community’s generous donors and increasing the breadth and depth of resources available to nonprofit organizations in our region. The impact we make is a collective one, with funds held by individuals, families, and businesses with unique interests, ideas, and passions. Our work touches every aspect of daily life, including animal welfare, arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and human services, and more. In addition to the support provided to Southern Arizona nonprofits through grantmaking, CFSA also partners with nonprofits through its Center for Healthy Nonprofits and offers beautiful and affordable office, meeting, and event space at its centrally located Community Foundation Campus. ABOUT THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY NONPROFITS The Center for Healthy Nonprofits works to strengthen the Southern Arizona nonprofit community by offering free and low-cost capacity-building workshops and training for nonprofit professionals and volunteers. The Center’s training programs include a variety of workshops, roundtables, and seminars featuring both “hot topics” and basic nonprofit management and leadership curricula. The Center also serves as a conduit for communication, awareness, and engagement on issues and advocacy relevant to our nonprofit community. Position Purpose & Overview The Senior Community Impact Manager for the Center for Healthy Nonprofits leads the Center’s day-to-day operations and strategic programming to strengthen Southern Arizona’s nonprofit community through education, capacity building, and connection. This position manages implementation of Center programming, cultivates partnerships, and ensures alignment of the Center with CFSA’s Community Impact strategies and values. In addition to program management, this role integrates advocacy and communication pathways—creating opportunities for sharing, awareness, and engagement on issues relevant to the nonprofit workforce and community well-being. The Senior Manager identifies and uplifts common needs and emerging challenges facing the region’s nonprofits, helping CFSA serve as a trusted convener, capacity-builder, and advocate for the sector. Duties & Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership (35%) • Collaborate with the Vice President for Community Impact to refine and implement the short-term and long-term strategic vision for the Center. • Forecast and develop annual budget recommendations to CFSA leadership; monitor expenses and resource allocation to ensure sustainable Center operations. • Partner with the Philanthropy and Marketing teams on efforts to identify funding opportunities and share impact stories. • Contribute to CFSA’s overall Community Impact strategy and annual planning. Program Management (45%) • Oversee and execute Center programming, including contracts and grants. • Manage all logistics, facilitation, and evaluation for Center workshops, roundtables, and capacity-building sessions. • Ensure continuous quality improvement through participant feedback, data analysis, and community engagement. • Build relationships with nonprofit leaders, consultants, and volunteers to strengthen collaborative networks and awareness of sector needs. Advocacy & Communication (15%) • Develop and maintain channels for sharing insights from the nonprofit sector with CFSA leadership, board, fundholders, and the broader public. • Coordinate with the Marketing and Philanthropy teams to highlight emerging issues, best practices, and success stories through events, publications, and media. • Serve as a point of contact and advocate for nonprofit staff and leaders, ensuring their perspectives inform CFSA’s community work. • Represent CFSA and the Center at community meetings, coalitions, and partnerships that advance the health and voice of the nonprofit sector. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) • Participate in Community Impact Team meetings and cross-departmental projects. • Collaborate across departments to advance CFSA’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to Trust-Based Philanthropy as well as seeking the representation and voice of communities across Southern Arizona. Preferred Experience & Qualifications Education & Experience • Strong background in program and project management, facilitation, and community engagement. • Demonstrated knowledge of the nonprofit sector, including organizational dynamics, advocacy, Board governance, and leadership development. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders. • Experience in elevating community voices and translating insights into strategic recommendations. • Cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to representation and voice across our Southern Arizona communities. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong analytical and organizational skills. • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools. • Energetic, collaborative, and mission-driven approach. Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree or equivalent nonprofit leadership experience required Skills & Attributes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and collaboration skills. • Comfort navigating complex, adaptive challenges. • Demonstrated commitment to voice and representation for the diversity of Southern Arizona’s communities. • Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus. General The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel incumbent in this position. Americans with Disabilities Specifications Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation The salary range for this position is $70,000-$78,000, commensurate with experience. The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona offers an outstanding total rewards package to meet employees’ health and wellness needs, promote professional development and career growth opportunities, recognize performance, and provide retirement resources. CFSA offers full-time employees: • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Eligible after 90 days with full vesting, with CFSA contributing 4% of salary immediately and matching up to 4% more after one year of employment, for a total potential match of up to 8%. • Health insurance: CFSA covers 80% of the employee premium and 50% of all dependent coverage costs under the base plan. • Dental and vision insurance: CFSA covers 90% of the employee premium. • Life, accident, death, and disability insurance: CFSA covers 100% of the employee premium. • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance: CFSA covers 100% of the employee premium. • Ten paid holidays and twenty days of paid time off in year one (and increased over time via years of service) • One day of dedicated PTO for Community Service/Volunteerism • Paid family leave. • Beautiful, modern, art-filled campus, and other amenities. • A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work/life balance and hybrid work options. This is a summary of current CFSA benefits and eligibility and may change over time. Last Updated November 2025

Responsibilities

Leads the day-to-day operations and strategic programming of the Center for Healthy Nonprofits to strengthen the Southern Arizona nonprofit community. Manages capacity-building workshops, cultivates partnerships, and integrates advocacy and communication pathways to support the nonprofit sector.