Grants Coordinator - Polsky Foundation

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a philanthropy professional to support Ukraine-focused grants administration and external partnerships. The role is full-time, based in Chicago, with the Polsky Foundation collaboration and family-office engagement.

You will work closely with founders and stakeholders to advance strategic philanthropy. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and experience in philanthropy, plus fluency in Ukrainian.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in philanthropy, public charity, international affairs, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in Ukraine-related philanthropy.
• Ability to speak, read and write in Ukrainian.
• Skilled in fundraising and building strategic partner relationships.
• Experience managing multiple projects and reporting to donors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Able to work from Chicago office five days a week.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program implementation with Ukraine-based team and manage budgets and reporting.
• Design grant programs based on founders’ impact goals.
• Research and engage with US foundations and potential partners.
• Manage communications with donors and stakeholders.
• Create annual communications plan with measurable deliverables.
• Help develop the Foundation brand, website and marketing materials.
• Manage CRM database and develop reporting templates.

Skills

Philanthropy experience

Ukraine issues interest

Communication skills

Project management

Fundraising

Stakeholder management

Ukrainian language

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

The Polsky Foundation seeks a motivated philanthropy professional to support Ukraine-focused philanthropy through grants administration and external partnerships. This role will work closely with the Founders of the organization and other members of the family office team. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Foundation’s Ukraine-based team to coordinate program implementation, prepare and manage budgets, track expenditures, and support administrative and bookkeeping processes related to grant-funded activities.
• Design grant programs based on desired impact of the Founders.
• Research and engage with U.S.-based foundations and potential partners.
• Manage communication with stakeholders and donors.
• Create annual communications plan for the organization with measurable deliverables.
• Help develop the Foundation brand, website, and other marketing materials.
• Manage a CRM database and create efficient reporting templates as needed.
• Represent the Foundation, as official liaison, and respond to external inquiries.
• Facilitate e-blast communications, surveys, and invitations to targeted and varied audiences.
• Coordinate events, meetings, and symposiums.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in philanthropy, public charity, international affairs or policy, or related field required.
• Demonstrated interest in philanthropy, specifically Ukraine-related issues.
• Ability to speak, read and write in Ukrainian.
• Skilled in fundraising and building strategic relationships with partner foundations
• Experience preparing and managing reporting requirements for donors
• Experience managing multiple projects and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, exhibits highly professional and tactful demeanor.
• A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative and creative approach who can lead from behind.
• Ability to work from our Chicago office 5 days per week.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Base Pay

$60,000 - $80,000 USD

Bonus: 10%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.