Grants Management Associate

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEWAs a center for Jewish philanthropy, the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) mobilizes assets to support the most pressing issues of our time, while building and sustaining thriving Jewish communities in the Bay Area, Israel and beyond for generations to come. We inspire personal and collaborative philanthropy, and facilitate grantmaking, impact lending, and advocacy to make the world a better place.With our work guided by Jewish values, the Federation operates as a community foundation, partnering with individuals and families to implement their charitable visions as well as to connect and strengthen the Jewish non-profit sector. In 2022, the Federation granted and loaned more than $245 million, making it the single largest funder of Jewish causes in the state of California.The Federation is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with a variety of skill sets who wants to join a team working to build a new model of 21st century and next generation Federation engagement.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Grants Management Associate works on various aspects of grants processing/systems and provides administrative support to the Federation’s Grants Management department. Working closely with the Grants Manager and Program Officers, this role is responsible for managing the activities of the Federation’s supporting foundations, endowment funds, and operating funds, including grantmaking, governance, recordkeeping, and interacting with Boards of Directors/Committee members.

This role is a full time, hybrid position with two days in the office in San Francisco.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)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.Ability to come to the office Wendesdays and ThursdaysDesire to develop professionally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree preferred.2 years of work experience is preferred, especially with a background in grants management/grants processing and/or non-profit experience.Previous experience with database management (Salesforce, Blackbaud Grantmaking, Fluxx, etc.), as well as experience in database migration are preferred.

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICESThe Federation views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a company culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible talent pool to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is an equal opportunity employer.