Grants Associate - Drive Community Impact & Grants Ops

Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company match

18 days PTO

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is seeking a Grants Associate in Cincinnati, OH to support grant requests from fundholders and manage post-payment records. The role sits in the Community Investments division and provides operational support for discretionary grants.

Key duties include data entry, records maintenance, and ensuring adherence to grantmaking policies and IRS regulations. Strong CRM and data management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ equivalent work experience
• Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills
• Experience with CRM and Grants Management software
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Teams) and video conferencing (Zoom and Teams)
• Strong customer service attitude and ability to work with partners
• Ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholders
• Commitment to serve the community
• Demonstrated flexibility in a changing environment and multiple demands
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Process and manage grant requests throughout the grant lifecycle, including setup, due diligence, data entry, record maintenance, and payment tracking.
• Coordinate grant processing activities and resolve payment issues; maintain accurate records.
• Serve as a primary contact for internal staff and external partners on grant inquiries.
• Assist with in-person grant payment activities, including weekly check runs and disbursement processes.
• Maintain understanding of grantmaking policies, procedures, and IRS compliance for a Community Foundation.

Skills

CRM experience

Grants management software

Excel

Teams

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Foundant Software

Job description

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is seeking a Grants Associate in Cincinnati, OH to support grant requests from fundholders and manage post-payment records. The role sits in the Community Investments division and provides operational support for discretionary grants.

Key duties include data entry, records maintenance, and ensuring adherence to grantmaking policies and IRS regulations. Strong CRM and data management skills are essential.