Momentum Fellow: Grants & DEI Leadership

Rasmuson Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Momentum Fellowship, offered through Philanthropy Northwest, supports leaders of color and underrepresented groups in philanthropy. The program runs 24 months in Anchorage, AK, with a focus on developing leadership, DEI in grantmaking, and career growth.

Fellows work in foundations across the Northwest and participate in retreats, coaching and networking. The Program Momentum Fellow collaborates with the program team, supports grantmaking, and serves as a liaison among applicants, grantees

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred; 3 years in philanthropy/nonprofit can offset.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills to advance values and goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Agile and creative intellect with people skills leading to action.
• High energy, confident, and team/customer-service oriented.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Word; internet literacy.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and proposals; monitor current grantees.
• Coordinate grantmaking: review, track correspondence, proposals, contracts and payments.
• Provide guidance and information on grant processes to applicants and grantees.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate on docket, special projects and team functions.
• Maintain grant database and store essential documents.
• Assist with creating grantmaking reports from the database.
• Support grant modification requests with staff and grantees.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Momentum Fellowship, offered through Philanthropy Northwest, supports leaders of color and underrepresented groups in philanthropy. The program runs 24 months in Anchorage, AK, with a focus on developing leadership, DEI in grantmaking, and career growth.

Fellows work in foundations across the Northwest and participate in retreats, coaching and networking. The Program Momentum Fellow collaborates with the program team, supports grantmaking, and serves as a liaison among applicants, grantees