Grants Manager

Stryker Johnston Foundation - Kalamazoo, MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Stryker Johnston Foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a full-time Grants Manager to oversee grant workflows, build and refine grant administration systems, and ensure accurate reporting for audits and 990 filings.

You will collaborate with the team to design processes for the grant lifecycle, synthesize program data, and support continuous improvement aligned with our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience in grantmaking processes and systems.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze grant data.
• Experience with annual filings and audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant workflows and lifecycle from application to reporting.
• Design and implement grant administration systems.
• Prepare data for annual tax filings (990-PF), audits, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the team to align grants with priorities.

Skills

Grant management

Data analysis

Grant administration

Job description

The Stryker Johnston Foundation (SJF) is a private family foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We partner with organizations and groups that work to strengthen and build thriving, equitable communities. We aim to foster a more just, equitable, and compassionate world where everyone can live a healthy and fulfilling life. Currently, we invest in and partner with organizations and groups working to end intergenerational poverty in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. We follow a trust-based philanthropy model. This model is driven by values. It is centered on relationships. It is aware of how power works. It prioritizes equity, trust, and ongoing partnership. We’re working with our partners to end the cycle of poverty in Kalamazoo County. We are using our power as a foundation to support, champion, and raise up the work of people who are making real change in our community. Please visit our website at www.strykerjohnstonfoundation.org to learn more about our funding priorities and grantmaking programs.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are hiring a full-time Grants Manager to join our small, close-knit, nimble team. The Grants Manager is responsible for implementing the legal, technical, and operational parts of SJF’s grantmaking programs. They will work closely with the SJF team to manage grant workflows and to create, implement, and maintain effective grant administration practices that enhance SJF’s grantmaking and overall effectiveness. The Grants Manager will help to design systems for our grant application processes, manage the grant lifecycle, synthesize and analyze data, and share learnings and best practices. They will also organize and present data for annual tax filings (990-PF), audits, and other reporting needs. The Grant Manager will support continuous improvement and will work with the Operations Manager to ensure grantmaking systems are aligned with SJF’s mission, vision, values and grantmaking priorities.

COMPENSATION

$95,000-$110,000

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applicants with diverse identities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply.

Applications will be accepted until January 27, 2023.

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