Grants Management Associate

ORGANIZATIONAL VISION, MISSION, AND FUNCTION:

The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is a philanthropic catalyst, connecting Bay Area Jews – of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – to the power we have as a community to improve the world. We partner with donors, organizations, and foundations to address the pressing issues facing our community, and develop innovative strategies that result in deep and lasting impact.

Our vision is a vibrant, connected, and enduring Jewish community that is a force for good locally, in Israel, and around the world. Our work is guided by the timeless Jewish values of kehilla (community), tzedakah (giving with just intention), and tikkun olam (repairing the world).

The Federation is looking for highly motivated and qualified individuals with a variety of skill sets who want to join a team working to build a new model of 21st century and next generation Federation engagement. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to excellence, forward-thinking, open-minded, willing to take risks, and model a positive attitude that inspires confidence.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Grants Management Associate works on various aspects of grants processing/systems and provides administrative support to the Federation’s Grants Management department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Working closely with the Grants Manager and Program Officers within the organization, this position is responsible for managing the activities of the Federation’s supporting foundations, endowment funds, and operating funds, including grantmaking, governance, record-keeping, and interacting with boards of directors/committee members. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive grant administration, including monitoring approvals, reviewing and processing new requests, requests for grant payments, and special requirements for grants to a wide variety of local, national, and international organizations
• Processing, acknowledging, and tracking of grant proposals, and letters of inquiry. Review of meeting action items and details with senior staff pre- and post-meeting
• Field and respond to frequent internal/external inquiries regarding grant applications and/or other issues
• Maintain existing foundation files in an organized fashion and develop new record-keeping systems as needed

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO

• BA/BS degree required
• Two years’ work experience is preferred, especially with a background in grants management/grants processing

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE)

• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and a pleasant, professional demeanor
• Ability to handle confidential materials
• High-level of computer literacy (MS Office Suite), including ability to establish/follow document management protocol
• Desire to develop professionally
• Previous nonprofit experience preferred
• Previous experience with Microedge GIFTS grantmaking and FIMS accounting applications, or a demonstrated aptitude with databases is a plus

TO APPLY

For additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter. All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential.

Excellent benefits — medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holidays (including Jewish), and retirement plan.