Steinman Communications, Inc.- Director of Community Impact & Grantmaking

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Shape the Future of Lancaster County! Are you a strategic, mission-driven leader passionate about turning ideas into measurable community impact? We want to speak with you!

Steinman Communications is seeking a Director of Community Impact & Grantmaking to lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of education, environment, and community development. In this highly visible role, the Director of Community Impact & Grantmaking will work across three of Lancaster County’s most impactful organizations, The Steinman Foundation, Lancaster County STEM Alliance, and Little Conestoga Creek Foundation . Although each organization has its own unique mission and focus area, they work together as a collaborative network committed to creating lasting community impact:

• The Steinman Foundation: Fosters meaningful, sustainable community development with key focus areas in Local Journalism & Media Literacy, Economic & Workforce Development, and Early Childhood Development.
• Lancaster County STEM Alliance: Operating as an initiative of The Steinman Foundation, this nationally recognized STEM ecosystem connects the community to deliver impactful STEM experiences, preparing a skilled workforce for a prosperous future.
• Little Conestoga Creek Foundation: Promotes environmental health and community well-being through its flagship project, the Blue-Green Connector —a vibrant greenway sanctuary and accessible trail system restoring the Little Conestoga Creek watershed.

Why This Role Matters

The Director of Community Impact & Grantmaking role goes far beyond traditional grant administration. You will help identify emerging opportunities, guide strategic funding initiatives, cultivate high-impact partnerships, support fundraising efforts, and oversee programs designed to improve quality of life across the Lancaster community.

Your leadership will directly influence initiatives focused on:

• STEM education and workforce development
• Early childhood development
• Local journalism and media literacy
• Environmental restoration and conservation
• Community engagement and collaboration

This is an opportunity to help build systems-level change while working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-centered environment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Shape and implement program strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Identify emerging opportunities through research and environmental scanning
• Provide thought leadership to ensure initiatives remain innovative and impactful

Grantmaking & Program Oversight

• Lead end-to-end grantmaking processes, including evaluation and reporting
• Translate data and research into actionable insights and compelling impact stories
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with nonprofits, educators, donors, civic leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Support fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation and campaign strategies
• Represent the organizations within the community and at key events as a trusted partner and ambassador

Board & Leadership Engagement

• Prepare and present strategic updates to boards and committees through reports and presentations
• Serve as a key liaison across stakeholders, ensuring alignment and follow-through

Operational & Team Leadership

• Oversee program operations, budgets, and systems
• Supervise staff, consultants, and interns as needed
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, or related fields
• Experience in grantmaking, program management, or community initiatives
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to measure impact
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered philanthropy

Why Join Steinman Communications?

At Steinman Communications, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to investing in both our community and our people.

Benefits Include:

• 4 Weeks PTO to Start (pro-rated first year)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Short-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Free Parking in the Steinman Garage

For a full list of all positions available, please visit our career page:

Steinman Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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