Program and Grants Associatea

Stranahan Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stranahan Foundation in the United States is seeking a full-time Program and Grants Associate to manage the full grants lifecycle, from inquiries and applications to awards. The role supports two program officers and focuses on grantmaking, administration, and communications within a hybrid work setting.

With $6 million in grants annually, the foundation emphasizes Early Childhood Education and responsive grantmaking. The position offers growth and impact within a small staff environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing grantmaking workflows end-to-end.
• Ability to monitor compliance and support process improvements.
• Strong organizational and communications skills for a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grant cycle from inquiries to grant awards.
• Monitor grantmaking compliance and track metrics for effectiveness.
• Provide operations recommendations to support organizational efficiency.

Skills

Grantmaking

Administrative support

Communications

Job description

As a family foundation, the Stranahan Foundation’s mission is to maximize our family’s positive impact on our communities and thus our world. With a small staff, working in a hybrid setting, the Foundation administers approximately $6 million grant dollars per year, supporting roughly 100 organizations through two primary grant making programs including a strategic area of interest in Early Childhood Education and a responsive grantmaking program that supports non-profits located in communities in which family members live.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Stranahan Foundation is seeking a full-time Program and Grants Associate who will be an integral part of our team, playing a vital role in our efficiency and effectiveness. As a newly crafted position, you will have the opportunity to shape the role and bring your unique strengths to the three primary areas of responsibility: Grantmaking, administrative and communications support.

In this position, you will be someone we can count on to manage the full cycle of grants administration processes and workflows, monitor and track grantmaking compliance, and provide operations recommendations to support organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement. You will oversee the administration of the grant-making life cycle, from inquiries and applications to grant awards, and work with our two program officers in reviewing proposals and researching program areas as needed.

COMPENSATION

$52,500 - $65,000