Grants Manager

Overview

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
– Bachelor’s degree
– Minimum 5 years of experience in grant management
– This organization is a start-up so the Grant Manager must be a creative and entrepreneurial self-starter
– Excellent leadership, judgment, and interpersonal skills
– Ability to represent an organization in a professional manner
– Superb verbal and written communication skills
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
– Positive attitude, collaborative and willing to learn
– The position is remote, but applicants should reside in NYC as that is the Amplify Her Charitable Foundation’s geographic focus and be available for in-person meetings and occasional networking events which may take place outside of traditional business hours.
– Adept at using MS Office, Google Workspace and content management systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Advanced degree in nonprofit management or relevant field
– Prior experience working at a nonprofit or foundation
– Demonstrated commitment to the Foundation’s mission

RESPONSIBILITIES
– Work with Board and consultants to commission research and use findings to inform grant strategy
– Determine timeline and focus of 2023 grant cycle
– Select and implement tools required for grant management process
– Conduct outreach to prospective grantees
– Execute and streamline various aspects of grant-making process including cultivating submissions, managing due diligence, deliberations and communications
– Define and maintain reporting systems for grantees that ensure that procedures, budgeting and administrative policies are being followed
– Prepare annual report for the Foundation
– Gather program information, press, images, stories to convey impact of grants
– Implement an iterative feedback-based model that serves grantees and establishes credibility of foundation’s grant giving
– Engage in key networking and relationship-building with existing and new partners
– Develop programs that augment grant-giving, such as convenings and educating policymakers
– Provide timely and compliant board reporting with Legal
– Collaborate with Communications firm on press releases, social media and other tools to share details on grant process and recipients
– Co-Create Advisory Council with founder
– Recruit, train and manage additional team members (consultants, interns, possibly additional staff spending on needs)
– Perform other related duties as assigned

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $100K-$110K, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume to marti@amplifyherfoundation.org