Grantmaking Manager

Siegel Family Endowment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grantmaking Manager to drive philanthropic investments in learning, workforce, and infrastructure. This role involves sourcing and recommending grants, managing relationships with nonprofits, and enhancing the foundation's reputation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit work, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a societal impact. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in the nonprofit sector, where your contributions will help shape the future of technology's impact on society.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in nonprofit or philanthropy, particularly outside Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and vet ideas, programs, and organizations for grants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees.
• Prepare grant pitches and manage the grant lifecycle.

Skills

Nonprofit experience

Grant management

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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About Siegel Family Endowment

Siegel Family Endowment is a foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society. Siegel supports organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn and contribute to a rapidly changing society. We were founded in 2011 by David M. Siegel, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of technology-driven algorithmic investment manager Two Sigma. We primarily focus on three interest areas: Learning, Workforce, and Infrastructure. Our grantmaking philosophy and process differs from many more traditional foundations -- we encourage you to read through the "Our Approach" on www.siegelendowment.org/ to understand more about how we work with potential grantees.

Manager, Grantmaking

Location: New York, New York

Type: Full-time

[UPDATED: April 2025]

About Siegel Family Endowment

Siegel Family Endowment is a foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society. Siegel supports organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn and contribute to a rapidly changing society. We were founded in 2011 by David M. Siegel, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of technology-driven algorithmic investment manager Two Sigma. We primarily focus on three interest areas: Learning, Workforce, and Infrastructure. Our grantmaking philosophy and process differs from many more traditional foundations -- we encourage you to read through the "Our Approach" on www.siegelendowment.org/ to understand more about how we work with potential grantees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President and Head of Grantmaking, the Grantmaking Manager will work closely with their colleagues on the Grantmaking Team, including two other Managers, to execute the vision for Siegel's learning, workforce, and infrastructure portfolio through sourcing, recommending new grants, engaging with current grantees to help them build capacity and strengthen our network, and engaging with the field at large.

The Grantmaking Manager will identify potential philanthropic investments and cultivate and sustain relationships with current and potential grantees, foundations, and other nonprofit organizations. The Grantmaking Manager will determine whether an effort or organization is of interest to the foundation and help shape connections and ideas within and beyond Siegel's portfolio.

The Grantmaking Manager will play a critical role in building Siegel's reputation and partnerships. This role is an excellent opportunity to build strong relationships and gain exposure to various nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

Sourcing, Learning, & Grantmaking

• Source and conduct due diligence to vet promising ideas, programs, and organizations by developing a deep understanding of the work and the context in which it operates
• Work in partnership with colleagues to analyze and understand strategy alignment of potential new grant opportunities, with a specific focus on inquiry-focused grants in partnership with our research team
• Synthesize learnings from the field and collaborate with fellow team members to uncover interesting opportunities at the intersection of our interest areas and topics for further exploration
• Prepare grant pitches and grant recommendations for review by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
• Be responsible for the grant lifecycle from approval through to grant execution and implementation
  
  

Grantmaking Management

• Serve grantees in a multifaceted capacity as supporter, advocate, and observer
• Build and maintain strong relationships, particularly focused on creating strong network ties between our grantees and partners in our portfolio(s)
• Apply the SFE Monitoring, Evaluation and Assessment system to grantee engagement
• Help facilitate internal learning from grantee relationships through observation of and reflection on our grants
• Manage grants data across systems and ensure its accuracy
  
  

Grantmaking External Engagement

• Increase and promote awareness of Siegel by cultivating a network of peers that understand our work
• Contribute to white papers, Medium posts, and/or other publications that elevate Siegel's work or the work of our grantees
• Represent Siegel at conferences, in professional associations, and other public venues (occasional travel will be necessary)
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in nonprofit, philanthropy, or a relevant field aligned to our interest areas (In particular areas outside of Education)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and deep interest in topics related to the foundation's mission
• Exceptional at the art and science of working collaboratively across teams
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
  
  

Salary & Compensation: The anticipated salary for this position is $115,000, plus a bonus. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email [e-mail].

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