The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking foundation that began active operation in 1998. The Foundation's goal is to ensure that all New Yorkers, particularly those from marginalized communities, have the resources and opportunities needed to reach their goals in school, work, and life.
The Foundation aims to increase economic opportunityby strengthening college and career pathways for low-income New Yorkers. The Foundation supports innovative programs and practices that :
- Improve readiness for and connection to higher education
- Enable students to thrive and succeed in college
- Increase access to high potential careers upon graduation
To support this important mission, the Foundation seeks a Knowledge and Grants Manager. This is a new role and the individuals filling it will be a thoughtful, engaged contributor to the Petrie Foundation team, reporting to the Executive Director.
Position Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for two major sets of interconnected activities. The Knowledge and Grants Manager will oversee all grants management systems and processes, including implementation of a robust grants database. Moreover, the individual will create learning and communications strategies that strengthen and improve practices among staff, grantees, community partners and opinion leaders.
Specifically, the Knowledge and Grants Manager will :
Communicate the Petrie Foundation objectives, priorities and grantmaking process to nonprofit organizations and others in the communityDevelop and maintain appropriate grants management procedures, including but not limited to due diligence procedures, grant reporting, award letters, grant agreements, and procedures to ensure availability of fundsIdentify opportunities to streamline the grants process to minimize administrative load (for grantee partners and the foundation staff)Oversee the creation of and adherence to a foundation calendar and internal timelines related to grantmaking, grant reporting, and external communicationsProduce and distribute award letters, declination letters, as well as paymentsMonitor grantee reports and develop reporting mechanisms to share information on grantee accountability with relevant parties, including the boardDrive a foundation learning agenda to foster development and use of best practices and improve outcomes in grantmaking and initiativesProvide support to program staff to establish and nurture communities of practice / learning communitiesWork with grantees to develop a story bank of grantee stories highlighting our strategic workWork with foundation staff to prepare information about foundation initiatives to share with policymakersPromote collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas and work among internal teams and external partnersProduce regular and ad hoc grant making reports and perform data analysis as neededDesign and manage the foundation's information systems including the grants database, library, issue research, and knowledge managementAssess and recommend best-in-class software systems and oversee seamless implementation and integrationDevelop and maintain grants database manual and train staff on software and systemsCreate electronic (and where necessary, physical) grant files to meet legal, tax and audit requirementsServe as point of contact for inquiries about grant eligibility and the grant processBuild strong, mutually respectful relationships with grantee partners through every point of contact during the grant application and grant maintenance processesAssist in the preparation of clear and accessible materials including the board docket, strategy memos, and annual reportEnsure the foundation's website is regularly updates and maintainedRecommend and participate in ongoing professional development for self and foundation teamProfile of the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be skilled in managing information, creating process and work flows, using databases in strategic ways, leveraging reports to inform the foundation's ongoing work, and enjoying learning about the range of organizations in the foundation's portfolio using excellent research skills.
More specifically, the Foundation seeks a professional who has :
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and transferrable experience6+ years work experience preferred, including significant experience working with database management and / or grants managementCommitment to social, economic, and racial justice and background working in these areasProven ability to conceptualize, plan, synthesize and integrate knowledge and learningAbility to design workflows that focus on ease of useProven ability to track and manage several projects and processes simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communications skills, including experience with and / or excitement about presenting data creatively and compellinglyDemonstrated ability to create data visualizations and data dashboards for stakeholdersThe ability to easily interact with a wide range of people and styles with a customer service approach; excellent customer service skills with various audiencesMust be able to work autonomously and pro-actively with high-level direction when needed and be able to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholdersEvidence of dependability, trustworthiness, and effective work habitsAn energetic, nimble nature, and a sense of humorLocation :
The Foundation has offices in Brooklyn, New York. During 2020, employees may choose to work remotely.
The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage people of color, of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, religion and physical ability to apply.
To Apply :
Please apply onlineby submitting a one- or two-page resume / CV and a cover letter including two writing samples provided as links or annexes. Submit materials as attachments to jobs@petrie.org . Please indicate "Knowledge and Grants Manager" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed and considered as received.
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