Director of Operations and Administration

One8 Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

One8 Foundation in Boston seeks a Director of Operations and Administration to lead day-to-day operations, grantmaking coordination, and administrative functions in Boston.

You will partner with the VP of Jewish Life and Israel, oversee budgeting, reporting, and governance processes, and help shape the foundation’s public presence and strategy. This role demands strategic thinking, strong management, and dedication to the Foundation’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospect grantee organizations aligned with the foundation’s mission and strategy
• Independently manage all due diligence steps, assessing leadership, plan, finances, impact potential
• Lead strategic planning sessions on theory of change, model codification, priorities, and growth
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses including benchmarking, financial modeling, and competitive assessment
• Develop or refine strategic/operational plans with partner organizations
• Determine grant pursuit in collaboration with Director; prepare grant materials for trustees; assist grantees in trustee presentations
• Develop and finalize grant agreements

Job description

Director of Operations and Administration

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Portfolio Manager will spearhead select grantmaking efforts, contribute to the development of the Foundation’s Jewish Life and Israel strategy, and build the Foundation’s public presence. S/he will work on other strategic projects outside the Jewish Life and Israel portfolio as needed. S/he will report to the Vice President, Jewish Life and Israel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Portfolio Management

• Identify prospect grantee organizations that align with the foundation’s mission and strategy
• Independently manage all aspects of moving a potential grantee through the foundation’s due diligence process including:Accurately assessing the strength of an organization’s leadership, strategic plan, financial condition, demonstrated efficacy and potential for impact
• Leading strategic planning sessions, which may focus on issues like theory of change, model codification, strategic priority identification, and future growth
• Performing, or working with Portfolio Associate to perform, all necessary quantitative and qualitative analyses, which may include benchmarking, financial modeling, and competitive assessment
• Developing or refining a strategic, business, and/or implementation plan in partnership with the organization;
• Determining, in conjunction with the Director, whether a grant should be pursued, and if so, elements Producing materials including grant papers for trustee review; Presenting the proposed grant to trustees; Preparing the grantee to present to Foundation trustees;
• Developing and finalizing the grant agreement.

One8 Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.