Grants Manager, Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) / gestionnaire des subventions, [...]

the Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Toronto is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee the Azrieli Music Arts and Culture Centre's grant portfolio. This full-time role involves managing grants, fostering relationships with grantees, and ensuring alignment with the Foundation's mission. Candidates must have at least 5 years in grantmaking, strong communication skills, and proficiency in both French and English. This position supports cultural initiatives in Canada's music and arts sectors.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion in recruitment

Supportive organizational values

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grantmaking or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of grants.
• Direct experience with organizations in music and arts sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle for all AMACC grants.
• Act as the primary point of contact for grantees.
• Prepare assessment summaries and funding recommendations.
• Monitor grant outcomes and performance.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced project management

Strong analytical skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based grant management systems

Job description

Overview

The Azrieli Foundation seeks a Grants Manager to support the Azrieli Music Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC). Reporting to the AMACC Managing Director, this role advances and administers AMACC's granting portfolio across all funding levels, identifies and assesses new funding opportunities, manages relationships with grantees, monitors grants performance and impact, and contributes to the strategic direction of the AMACC granting stream. The position requires subject matter expertise, strategic leadership, and hands-on grant management to ensure philanthropic investments deliver mission-aligned outcomes in the Canadian music, arts and culture sectors.

Responsibilities

• Grants Management: Manage the full lifecycle for all AMACC grants from intake and assessment through to agreements, payments, reporting, and closeout.
• Grantee Communications: Act as the primary point of contact for grantees, ensuring high-quality communication, support, and alignment with Foundation policies, practices, values, and expectations.
• Internal Documentation: Prepare assessment summaries and funding recommendations for review by Foundation leadership and Board.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and current MAC granting records.
• Meetings & Coordination: Prepare for and participate in all grants team meetings.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor grant outcomes and performance; develop KPIs and synthesize findings for learning and strategic planning.
• Team Support: Support and guide the AMACC Grants Coordinator in administrative and operational tasks related to granting.

Sector Knowledge & Strategic Alignment

• Maintain deep knowledge of developments across Canada's music, arts and culture sectors and use it to shape AMACC's granting priorities.
• Collaborate with the AMACC Managing Director and Advisory Council to develop and implement funding strategies aligned with AMACC’s vision and the Foundation’s broader mission.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend strategic funding and partnership opportunities.
• Contribute insights to cross-Foundation grantmaking discussions where appropriate.
• Foster a dynamic community around AMACC granting activity and maintain relationships with grantees and stakeholders.
• Represent AMACC and the Azrieli Foundation at sector events, conferences and grantee convenings.
• Ensure grantees accurately represent the Azrieli Foundation in public communications and materials in line with brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience and Education: Minimum of 5 years of experience in grantmaking, cultural philanthropy, arts administration, or related nonprofit/foundation roles. Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of grants from intake through evaluation. Direct experience with organizations in the music, arts and culture sectors in Canada. Post-secondary education in a relevant field is preferred.
• Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of trends, institutions and issues in Canadian music, arts and culture. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present complex information. Advanced project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities. Strong analytical skills and ability to assess proposals and evaluate impact. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with web-based grant management systems or collaborative platforms. Bilingualism (French and English) required.
• Attributes and Personal Characteristics: Strategic thinker; collaborative and team-oriented; proactive and solutions-oriented with sound judgment; adaptable and capable of managing ambiguity; committed to AMACC and the Azrieli Foundation’s mission and values.

Our Values – Azrieli Music Arts and Culture Centre

• Excellence – Pursuit of exceptional outcomes across partners and grantees while remaining open to diverse expressions of excellence.
• Inclusive – Everyone has something to contribute.
• Inspired – Motivated by work and grantees to stay creative and goal-focused.
• Intercultural – Value diverse perspectives with curiosity, care, reciprocity and respect.
• Innovative – Willing to challenge the status quo and learn from the process.

How We Work – AMACC

• Not going it alone – Partner with other funders for greater impact.
• Seeding the garden – Explore, test, scale and encourage new ideas.
• Deepening inter-sectoral connections – Work with other sectors toward big goals.
• Investing in Jewish arts & culture and Indigenous communities – Prioritize support for these groups and creators.
• Building core relationships – Connect across the community and bring sector actors together.

Living Our Values – The Azrieli Foundation

Values guide daily decisions and actions, including integrity and respect, willingness to take on big challenges, excellence, passion for making a difference, results orientation, and sustainable impact. We value diversity, inclusion and encourage applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent to apply. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment; accommodations are available during the application process.

About the Foundation

Driven by the belief in philanthropy’s powerful role, the Azrieli Foundation supports diverse initiatives, facilitates innovative outcomes, and increases knowledge and understanding in pursuit of practical and novel solutions. The Foundation operates initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music Arts and Culture Centre, and others.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Experience, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Conflict Management, Teaching, Creative Arts, Digital Art, Experience with Children, Word Processing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1