Program Manager, Grants & Community Impact

The Program Manager, Grants & Community Impact strengthens grantmaking excellence and operational continuity while helping Patterson build meaningful relationships with nonprofit, donor, employee, vendor, and customer stakeholders. The role manages the full grant and scholarship lifecycle, due diligence, nonprofit partner service, compliance, reporting, impact data, Board materials, and grants-system administration. It also supports corporate giving, community relations, fundraising and stewardship activities, and focused impact communications in partnership with Patterson shared-service teams. The position creates repeatable, partner-centered processes and reliable information so Community Impact leadership can focus on strategy, governance, growth, enterprise alignment, and expanded community impact.  Essential Functions Grantmaking and Scholarship Management · Manage the full grant lifecycle, including inquiry and application review, due diligence, recommendations, award documentation, agreements, reporting, closeout, and records retention. · Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants and grantees; communicate guidelines, provide responsive support, coordinate partner check-ins and site visits, and route requests outside guidelines appropriately. · Administer the Patterson Foundation scholarship program with external partners, including communications, application processes, selection support, recipient notification, disbursement, and evaluation. · Prepare objective, decision-ready materials and recommendations for grant committees, Board meetings, and leadership. · Support portfolio reviews and new grantmaking opportunities based on Sr. Manager and Board direction. · Consider grantmaking program improvements and additions based on the community need, company direction, and trends in philanthropy. Compliance, Controls, and Partner Service · Apply consistent due-diligence, documentation, approval, reporting, records-retention, and compliance standards. · Monitor grant conditions, reporting requirements, nonprofit acknowledgements, policy changes, and exceptions; escalate risks and decisions promptly. · Simplify partner-facing processes where possible while preserving appropriate controls and accountability. · Protect and expand Patterson’s grantmaking impact. This role will lead the full grant and scholarship lifecycle, strengthen nonprofit relationships, maintain compliance, and provide the Board with clear, decision-ready recommendations. Dedicated expertise is increasingly important as the Foundation modernizes its grantmaking approach and prepares to responsibly distribute more funding with stronger measurement and accountability. · Build the operational infrastructure required for growth. This person will own the grants-management system, data, reporting, processes, controls, and cross-functional coordination that keep the work accurate, efficient, and sustainable. The role reduces key-person dependency, protects continuity, and creates the reliable operating foundation needed to implement Board priorities and allow Community Impact leadership to focus on strategy, governance, partnerships, and growth. · Connect Patterson’s giving to its people, partners, and business. Beyond administering grants, this role will support corporate giving, fundraising, community partnerships, employee and field engagement, signature events, stewardship, and focused impact storytelling. This directly supports the Board’s call for stronger awareness, year-round fundraising, meaningful stakeholder relationships, and clearer communication about the difference Patterson’s investments make. Systems and Operational Ownership · Serve as business-process owner and day-to-day administrator for GrantsConnect, YourCause grantmaking workflows, or related platforms, including permissions, data standards, documentation, and user support. · Document procedures, calendars, roles, service expectations, controls, and