Grants Administration Manager: Lifecycle & Donor Relations

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Grants Administration to lead a new Grants Management team and oversee donor-recommended and discretionary grants. You will supervise two grants associates, drive data integrity across grant lifecycle systems, and coordinate with finance, program, and development teams.

You will implement and maintain grants management procedures, ensure due diligence, and provide exceptional donor relations while reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Substantial experience with grants management software such as GrantedGE
• Mathematical literacy and mastery of basic accounting concepts
• Strong skills managing people, processes, and timelines
• Proven ability to track and manage several projects and processes simultaneously
• Highly effective oral and written communicator with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication styles
• High level of demonstrated accuracy
• Exceptionally motivated, organized and detail-oriented; team player with a willingness to help where required
• Ability to work both under supervision and independently
• Professionalism and discretion

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow for all types of Foundation grants with timeliness and data accuracy
• Implement and maintain grants management and donor portal software; interface with Financial Edge
• Develop and maintain grants management procedures including due diligence and reporting
• Process high-level and sensitive grants as needed
• Oversee nonstandard grant transactions and anomalies in grantmaking
• Coordinate with finance/accounting, program, and development teams
• Lead the team in providing superior donor service
• Be primary contact for donor and grantee relations
• Review grant check proof reports, checks, and award letters
• Ensure multi-year grants are entered and tracked properly
• Oversee grant reporting and analysis
• Coordinate IRS compliance and Foundation requirements for grantmaking
• Manage special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

People management

Donor relations

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Accounting basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

GrantedGE

Financial Edge

Job description

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Grants Administration to lead a new Grants Management team and oversee donor-recommended and discretionary grants. You will supervise two grants associates, drive data integrity across grant lifecycle systems, and coordinate with finance, program, and development teams.

You will implement and maintain grants management procedures, ensure due diligence, and provide exceptional donor relations while reporting to