Grant & Programs Associate

Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated professional to join our team, handling grant stewardship, nonprofit administration and event coordination. You will manage the grant platform (Wizehive), process awards, support finance-related projects, and assist with marketing and events for internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of nonprofit experience, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Knowledge of child welfare and foster care system a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in nonprofit or government sector.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and use of tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is a requirement for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the utilization, maintenance and improvement of the grant making platform (Wizehive).
• Accurately and efficiently process grant awards from proposal submission to award disbursement including document creation, database entry, and record keeping.
• Work closely with accounting team to ensure timely grant payments and assist with regular finance-related projects including monthly reporting, annual audit and tax filing preparation.
• Support marketing needs including regular maintenance of the Foundation’s website.
• Support successful coordination of events and meetings for internal and external stakeholders including board meetings, partner convenings and special events, as needed.
• Assist team in general clerical and administrative duties including coordinating meetings, managing file system and answering general calls and emails for the Foundation.
• Maintain familiarity with IRS Rules and regulations as they pertain to the grant making process both for private foundations and for grantees.
• Remain abreast of current research, activities, and trends in the specific focus areas of the Foundation, especially in the area of foster care.
• Represent the Foundation in the community and engage with partners to build relationships that further foundation goals.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Judgement & discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated professional to join our team, handling grant stewardship, nonprofit administration and event coordination. You will manage the grant platform (Wizehive), process awards, support finance-related projects, and assist with marketing and events for internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of nonprofit experience, and excellent written and verbal communication.