Grants & Data Manager

Comer Family Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Comer Family Foundation seeks a Grants and Data Manager to oversee grant data, the review workflow, and research new grantees. Based in Chicago, this role supports the Executive Director and helps drive program impact.

Ideal candidates bring nonprofit experience, knowledge of Foundant or similar databases, strong Excel and data-visualization skills, and a commitment to harm reduction and racial equity in grantmaking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a foundation or nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with Foundant or similar grants management tools.
• Strong Excel and data visualization skills.
• Commitment to harm reduction and racial equity in grantmaking.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee database management for grants.
• Coordinate the grant review process.
• Research and evaluate potential new grantees.
• Coordinate annual Climate Conference.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director.

Skills

Foundant

Excel

Data visualization

Grant review

Research grantees

Communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Tools

Foundant

Excel

Job description

The Comer Family Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to seeding ideas and supporting innovative programs that make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of individuals and their communities. For more than 35 years, the Foundation has continued to support organizations leading change in the areas of education, healthcare, environment, and culture. Its earliest grantmaking focused on the city of Chicago and syringe exchange programs nationwide. It remains committed to supporting organizations in Chicago and Madison and is the longest standing funder of comprehensive harm reduction programs that improve the health and wellness of people who use drugs. To learn more about the Foundation please visit www.comerfamilyfoundation.org.

The Grants and Data Manager is a new position that will play a critical role on our small team. The position will be responsible for overseeing database management, the grant review process, researching new grantees, coordinating the annual Climate Conference, and providing administrative support to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have experience at a foundation or a relevant nonprofit, knowledge of Foundant software (or similar databases/tools) and Excel, as well as data visualization, communication, and basic finance skills. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, detail-oriented and consistently exhibit good judgment and integrity. As a Foundation rooted in harm reduction and racial equity, the Grants and Data Manager will also have a deep understanding of the importance of these values in the grantmaking process. This is a wonderful career opportunity for someone who is excited by data and analysis, enjoys bringing both creativity and efficiency to their work, and is interested in the field of grants management.

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