Grants Manager: Strategy, Compliance & Systems

Fundamental Philanthropy, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundamental Philanthropy, Inc. is adding a Grants Manager to support the Operations and Program Teams. The role will facilitate grantmaking efforts for the firm’s clients and manage grants administration and compliance.

The position will focus heavily on the Hearthland Foundation, founded to advance democracy, storytelling, and collaboration for justice and equity through grants and co-created projects. The Grants Manager will work across client accounts with emphasis on policies, processes, and

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peer Grants Manager on grantmaking and compliance.
• Ensure grantmaking adheres to legal and compliance requirements and maintain records.
• Train staff and communicate policies/procedures with grantee partners.
• Support process design, including co-management of the firm’s database platform.
• Lead major administrative project in year one: grantmaking database build‑out or revision.
• Provide guidance and escalation to the Director of Operations & Grants Management.

Job description

Fundamental Philanthropy, Inc. is adding a Grants Manager to support the Operations and Program Teams. The role will facilitate grantmaking efforts for the firm’s clients and manage grants administration and compliance.

The position will focus heavily on the Hearthland Foundation, founded to advance democracy, storytelling, and collaboration for justice and equity through grants and co-created projects. The Grants Manager will work across client accounts with emphasis on policies, processes, and