Remote Foundation Grantmaking Program Associate

Pacific Foundation Services; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Foundation Services, LLC (PFS) is hiring a Program Associate dedicated to a single foundation client in Palo Alto, CA. The role supports grantmaking strategies through research, writing, and presentations, working closely with the Managing Director.

It is a full-time, nonexempt position (37.5 hours/week) with supervision from a Vice President of Engagement & Program Services. The role involves coordinating with grantees, performing national scans, producing reports, maintaining knowledge

Qualifications

• Research and analysis skills related to grantmaking
• Strong writing and presentation abilities
• Project management and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on grantmaking program areas, synthesize materials, and draft summaries for senior staff and board
• Coordinate meetings and progress updates with existing grantees
• Perform national scans of potential grantees, funders, and demographics and present for invitations
• Develop formats and produce reports from database for internal and external audiences
• Maintain a knowledge base for program areas and disseminate policy updates to staff and board
• Collaborate to prepare presentations, reports, and dockets
• Participate in meetings on grantmaking, planning and strategy across program areas
• Attend trainings and conferences as assigned
• Plan meetings and networking events with partners
• Administrative tasks such as notes, travel arrangements, scanning and file management
• Communications work like website updates and blog content
• Special projects as assigned

Job description

Pacific Foundation Services, LLC (PFS) is hiring a Program Associate dedicated to a single foundation client in Palo Alto, CA. The role supports grantmaking strategies through research, writing, and presentations, working closely with the Managing Director.

It is a full-time, nonexempt position (37.5 hours/week) with supervision from a Vice President of Engagement & Program Services. The role involves coordinating with grantees, performing national scans, producing reports, maintaining knowledge