Program Associate – Jewish Community Foundation – Los Angeles, CA

This is a temporary position starting 8/31/15 and scheduled to end no later than 1/30/16

Primary Responsibilities

Provide programmatic support to institutional and client grantmaking portfolios, under the supervision of the Center Director in collaboration with the Center Program Officers and the Center Coordinator, including:

Interface with nonprofits on behalf of clients throughout the application process
Research, generate and follow through on funding opportunities and other client centered requests
Draft and produce meeting materials for grant making meetings, including grant request overviews, application and report summaries, and grant history reports
Review and evaluate grantee applications and reports for clarity and completeness
Track and report on programs and distributions through the life-cycle of grants, using GrantedGE and Raiser’s Edge databases
Prepare and maintain procedural manuals for each grant process
Conduct due diligence including monitoring applicant and grantee financial information to support feasibility of program implementation and organizational sustainability
Conduct research on organizations applying for grants
Provide information and technical assistance as appropriate to applicants/grantees

Required Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s Degree

– 2-3 years of experience in grantmaking

– Outstanding written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills

– Strong typing skills (60+ WPM)

– Proficiency in Microsoft XP, Office (particularly Excel, Outlook and Word)

– Proficient in using the Internet

– Experience utilizing a donor database (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect)

– Detail-oriented with the proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously

– Ability to work under supervision, collaboratively with others, and independently

– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines

– High level of professionalism and discretion

Desired Qualifications

– Knowledge of the Los Angeles Jewish Community (highly preferred)

– Experience working with philanthropic individuals and families

– Experience with Raiser’s Edge

– Experience with GrantedGE (or other grantmaking database)

How to apply

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@jewishfoundationla.org

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