Temporary Grants & Compliance Coordinator (Remote)

National Basketball Association (NBA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Sick time

Job summary

The NBA Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented Project Employee, Grants Coordinator to support grantmaking activities and maintain compliance across the grant lifecycle. This temporary role focuses on administrative and programmatic support for the Head of Operations and the Foundation team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating grantee check-ins, performing due diligence, managing grant payments in Fluxx, and assisting with board and reporting presentations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of nonprofit administrative or grant-related experience.
• Experience with grants management systems (Fluxx) or donor platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grantee check-ins, reporting calls, and meetings.
• Perform first-tier due diligence on budgets, 990s, and progress reports.
• Collect required documents and assist with vendor setup and grant agreements.
• Manage grant payments with accurate tracking and documentation.
• Support audits with internal teams and auditors.
• Provide technical assistance on the grants management system (Fluxx).
• Maintain accurate grant records and reporting in Fluxx.
• Track deadlines and changes to budgets or payment terms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Grant administration

Tools

Fluxx

Donor management systems

Job description

The NBA Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented Project Employee, Grants Coordinator to support grantmaking activities and maintain compliance across the grant lifecycle. This temporary role focuses on administrative and programmatic support for the Head of Operations and the Foundation team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating grantee check-ins, performing due diligence, managing grant payments in Fluxx, and assisting with board and reporting presentations.