Key Responsibilities

Grants:

• Act as prime contact for program applicants, answering questions related to grants program, assessing grant applications to determine mission alignment and readiness as well as acting as liaison between grantees and the Board
• Conduct research and analysis of prospective grantees and areas of interest to the Board, grow and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Supporting grant applicants with capacity building and identifying strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the application process
• Oversight and coordination of individual grants including executing agreements and disbursement, tracking budgets, preparing accounts and monitoring payment schedules
• Review reports and updates and share findings with the Board as well as coordinating, scheduling and conducting evaluations during the grant cycle and at the conclusion of a grant

• Provide advice and guidance to Board members on philanthropic opportunities and take responsibility for shaping the Foundation’s philanthropic and strategic focus and direction
• Collaborate on strategic planning as well as Board education and decision-making in support of the Foundation’s mission, vision and efforts to implement effective philanthropic programs
• Ensure up to date financial information is available to the Board upon request
• Identify risks to the Foundation to the Board and recommend mitigation measures
• Prepare and distribute board packages, agendas and minutes as well as coordinating schedules and logistics

Administration:

• Act on behalf of the President with grantees, government, and other key stakeholders as delegated
• Implement and monitor efficient effective grant making processes, including evaluation, contracts and transactions, reporting and control, and improvement
• Manage all invoices and bill payments in addition to working closely with accountants to support financial reporting and reconciliation
• Consult with investment advisors, lawyers, and accountants to ensure financial stability and effective risk management
• Work with bank and fund managers to track and monitor Foundation investments and accounts, prepare reports
• Support the President in philanthropic engagements outside of the Foundation, cultivating and strengthening relationships and ensuring logistical support
• Represent the organization publicly through correspondence, presentations, reports, and memos, and provide similar support to the President as needed
• Maintain document and contract management systems that function effectively and comply with privacy requirements
• Organize meetings and events as required

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior experience in foundations, preferably family foundations
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant management, including contracts, disbursements, reporting and control
• Experience working with Boards on philanthropic and governance matters
• Capacity for strategic thinking, and the ability to lead strategic planning and ongoing strategy in Board consultation for effective and responsible philanthropy
• Experience with disadvantaged youth program funding is desirable
• Experience and relationships within the non-profit sector
• Events management experience
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Good self structure to initiate action on multiple fronts and work productively alone