If you are looking for a rare opportunity to get into the giving side of philanthropy....look no further!
Grants Manager Opportunity in Beautiful Winter Park, FL (fully onsite role)
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 (Position is exempt at a minimum of 40 hours weekly which include, but aren’t limited to, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., some evenings and weekend hours may be required for special events and outreach.)
Member of the administration team responsible for carrying out a variety of administrative activities related to the Foundation’s grantmaking and general operations. This position reports to the President/CEO and the Vice President, Treasurer & CFO.
- Proficient with database management systems; enters data, processes requests and payments, develops and attaches electronic documents, performs analysis, and produces reports; Foundant GLM software or other nonprofit software experience a plus.
- Promotes administrative aspects of grantmaking process.
- Creates grant files that meet legal, auditing, and foundation requirements, including developing and maintaining electronic records.
- Contributes to and assists with preparation of board materials and reports.
- Collects, sorts, responds to, and maintains grants management mail.
- Receive guests and maintain the Foundation’s grant-related calendar and email.
- Contributes to streamlining and increasing efficiency of office procedures and systems.
- Assists, as needed, with the setup of in-house meetings, upkeep of the common areas of the office, and with general office operations.
- Liaison with PR firm for Foundation website content and social media.
- Coordinate and maintain electronic media content and communications.
- Provides back-up support to Executive Assistants, as needed.
- Interacts with internal and external important stakeholders.
- Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of administrative experience within a professional office environment. Non-profit or philanthropic experience preferred.
- Pass background and credit check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and solid analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and manage time to support the work of various functions.
- A positive attitude and high level of flexibility.
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential material.
- Interest in the Foundation’s mission and the administration of grantmaking and philanthropy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and working knowledge of relational databases. Willingness to learn grantmaking software program.
Success Factors:
- Professionalism, accountability, and self-motivation
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible in managing a workload of varied tasks, some with conflicting deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication
- A self-starter and work independently under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and dependable.
Benefits include:
- Work in a beautiful new building in the heart of downtown Winter Park, one block off Park Avenue, Rollins College and The Alfond Inn.
- No cost to employee health insurance.
- Free reserved parking space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A rare opportunity to get into the giving side of philanthropy.
- Generous time off including all Federal holidays, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Good Friday, and off December 23rd through January 2nd.
- 4 o’clock Fridays, every Friday.
- Do Well by Doing Good
