Cannon Charitable Interests
The Cannon Charitable Interests consists of four philanthropic entities.
- The Cannon Foundation was established in 1943 by Charles A. Cannon, President and CEO of Cannon Mills Company. The Foundation considers funding for capital and equipment projects for nonprofits across the state of North Carolina.
- Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trusts No. One and No. Three have named beneficiaries within industries of higher education, healthcare, community, and eighteen church denominations in six counties of North and South Carolina.
- The Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust continues the philanthropic interests of Mrs. Hayes.
Position Description
The Program Officer is responsible for interfacing with grantees and potential applicants, performing site visits, creating appropriate grant request documents for the Board and Trustees, recommending grants for funding, and managing and monitoring a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the strategic framework of the Trusts and Foundation. The Program Officer will be employed by The Cannon Foundation and report to the Senior Trust Program Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of major national, regional, and local issues in and related to philanthropy and other nonprofit organizations.
- Respond to inquiries regarding funding guidelines and procedures and provide technical advice to applicants and recipients.
- Assist in the analysis and evaluation of grant applications including financial information, and the preparation of written summaries of applicant information for Board consideration.
- Site visits to applicants, prospective applicants, and past grant recipients as appropriate.
- Enter and track grant-related data for research and reports in grants management software.
- Work with The Cannon Foundation’s Senior Trust Program Officer and other staff members to maintain meaningful procedures for evaluation of both program areas and individual grants.
- Through proactive professional development, maintain a broad knowledge of the philanthropic issues important to grantmakers and foundations including attendance at professional meetings and conferences as appropriate, keeping informed of the practices of other grantmakers, and reading both program-related and professional literature.
- Develop a knowledge of the IRS regulations governing the operation and compliance procedures of a private foundation.
- Provide support to The Cannon Foundation, as needed.
CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate for Program Officer is a naturally curious individual with authentic relationship building skills, a passion for learning, listening, serving, and problem solving. Although the responsibilities listed above are the main duties of the position, The Cannon Foundation staff is a collaborative group that works as a cohesive team, often fulfilling other duties as needed. The Program Officer should be a compassionate person with the ability to easily multitask. Although this position would be directly employed by The Cannon Foundation, the Foundation staff supports three additional Trusts within the Cannon Charitable Interests.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of five years of experience in the nonprofit or related field, with a focus on the Human Services sector.
The Program Officer position will be located in Concord, NC.