The Futures Foundation was founded in 1998 by a respected local family in direct response to the challenges they encountered while navigating daily life with a loved one who had a developmental disability. From its inception, the Futures Foundation has worked to support more than 5,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities through direct program support and family services.
The Futures Foundation provides hope and inspiration to families and individuals, while facilitating access to everyday fundamental needs for those with developmental disabilities. The Futures Foundation also serves as a catalyst for creating pathways that address systemic challenges encountered by those with developmental disabilities.
Our goal is to create a community where those with developmental disabilities thrive – and live quality lives inclusive of dignity, confidence, independence, and joy while experiencing equity in mobility, health, social and recreational experiences, and basic needs spaces.
In the beginning, the Foundation supplied fundamentals for daily life including furniture and mobility aids. As time progressed and coverage and support from insurance and Medicaid/Medicare declined, the Futures Foundation stepped in to provide funding for emerging gaps, including dental services, hearing aids, respite for family caregivers, community, social and skills building experiences, and access to technology.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation and enhancement of the Futures Foundation grant-making program; and supporting and participating in new program initiatives. The Program Manager position is currently a full-time contract position through 2025 with the potential of becoming a full-time salaried position thereafter.
- Create grant-making timeline for 2025 including timing of application acceptance, review, notification and fulfillment.
- Serve as the primary point person for grant applicants.
- Coordinate all aspects of grant review with the grant committee, Executive Director, etc.
- Execute fulfillment of all approved grants
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, assist in the development of grant-fulfillment enhancements, experiences etc.
- In cooperation with data expertise, ensure the documentation of all grant program information and provide reports accordingly
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, support logistics, coordination, and communication efforts associated with new and specifically funded planning project
- Assist with other tasks/projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 2 years of relevant work experience
- High level organizational ability and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability work to a deadline.
- Excellent listening and communication skills. Ability to speak articulately and decisively with compassion and patience.
- Database management experience
- Previous experience serving individuals/families with special needs a plus
- Some understanding of Medicaid/Medicare a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to lift over 20 pounds
The position is remote with specified in-person meetings. Compensation = $28hr - $30hr.