Grants Manager - Aging Equity & Impact Funding

NextFifty Initiative; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado-based private foundation, seeks a Grants Manager to oversee grant workflows, data, and reporting. The role partners with program staff to ensure equitable, efficient grantmaking and accurate records using Blackbaud Grantmaking.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, is skilled with databases and Microsoft Office, and can manage multiple deadlines while centering equity in all decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining a complex process.
• Experience with database management and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Blackbaud Grantmaking (preferred).
• Knowledge of grants management practices and equity considerations.
• Strong data organization and collaboration skills.
• Ability to self-manage and handle multiple deadlines.
• Experience serving historically underserved or marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Foundation’s grantmaking software (Blackbaud Grantmaking) and the intake of applications and reports, and maintain accurate database records of grant schedules, amounts, payments, site visits, reporting, and closeout information.
• Respond to emails and telephone calls requesting information about the Foundation’s grantmaking and/or the status of a proposal’s review.
• Contact applicants to request missing documents or information from grant proposals or reports and provide technical assistance with application and report submissions.
• Incorporate an equity lens within the Foundation’s grantmaking processes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the Foundation’s grants management system, and proactively identify areas to increase efficiency and improve processes.
• Manage grant review meeting note-taking.
• Responsible for the preparation of award letters, declination letters, and grant agreements.
• Oversee the grant requirement reminder, submission, and review processes.
• Collaborate with the program team on topical research, data collection, and reporting related to grantmaking.
• Prepare grant-related materials for the Board of Trustees.
• Participate in team discussions regarding grantmaking strategies and evaluation.
• Keep current on aging-related topics and issues, grants management best practices, establish and maintain ongoing interaction with professional networks, and participate in relevant conferences.
• Provide support, when requested, for all Foundation activities.
• Complete special projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Process design

Database management

Microsoft Office

Grantmaking software

Equity in grants

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Grantmaking

Job description

NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado-based private foundation, seeks a Grants Manager to oversee grant workflows, data, and reporting. The role partners with program staff to ensure equitable, efficient grantmaking and accurate records using Blackbaud Grantmaking.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, is skilled with databases and Microsoft Office, and can manage multiple deadlines while centering equity in all decisions.