Grants & Operations Leader

Crankstart; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Crankstart, a philanthropic foundation, is seeking a nimble, detail-oriented Manager - Grants and Operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. This full-time, hybrid role reports to the VP of Operations and partners with the Program team and external vendors to ensure every grant flows smoothly from conception to final report.

The ideal candidate will bring a sophisticated understanding of the grants lifecycle, familiarity with grants management systems, and a passion for designing efficient,

Qualifications

• Sophisticated understanding of the grants lifecycle and grants management systems.
• Experience in philanthropy or nonprofit consulting preferred.
• Ability to design efficient, user-centric processes and leverage technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end grant process from conception to final report.
• Collaborate with Program team and external vendors to ensure seamless workflows.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance across grants operations.

Skills

Grants lifecycle expertise

Process design & optimization

Stakeholder management

Tools

Grants management software

Job description

Crankstart, a philanthropic foundation, is seeking a nimble, detail-oriented Manager - Grants and Operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. This full-time, hybrid role reports to the VP of Operations and partners with the Program team and external vendors to ensure every grant flows smoothly from conception to final report.

The ideal candidate will bring a sophisticated understanding of the grants lifecycle, familiarity with grants management systems, and a passion for designing efficient,