Foundation Assistant

GMA Foundations - Boston, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GMA Foundations in Boston, MA is seeking a full-time Foundation Assistant to coordinate all administrative duties for their client foundations’ grantmaking and program activities. This role supports grantmaking and program operations while providing administrative assistance to a range of tasks.

The position offers ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, with a long-term focus on career growth within the philanthropy sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all administrative duties associated with their assigned client foundations’ grantmaking and program activities.
• Assist with a range of other administrative duties.
• Learn about the field of philanthropy and participate in various projects.

Job description

GMA Foundations (GMA) provides grantmaking, administrative, financial management, and consulting services to foundations, philanthropic families, and giving programs that support a wide range of local, national, and international causes.

GMA’s mission is rooted in our belief in the transformative nature of philanthropy, that each of us in this field has the capacity to help shape a more just and equitable future. We are accelerating our efforts to become more diverse, culturally competent, inclusive and equitable. We value and promote diversity in our employee’s backgrounds, origins, and ideas and work to maximize employee growth and satisfaction.

Read more about our values on our website.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a full-time Foundation Assistant who will coordinate all administrative duties associated with their assigned client foundations’ grantmaking and program activities, and assist with a range of other administrative duties. Foundation Assistants have opportunities to learn about the field of philanthropy and may also participate in various projects. At GMA we focus on long-term positions, with ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.