Grants Associate – The Libra Foundation – San Francisco, CA


 

The Opportunity
This newly-created position presents a unique opportunity for a leader with shared values to work in an entrepreneurial environment. The Grants Associate will be based at the Foundation’s offices in The Presidio and will report to the Knowledge & Grants Manager on a team dedicated to providing grantee partners with stellar customer service and streamlining and simplifying grantee applications, reporting, and other practices.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as the key grant process-related contact for Libra’s existing grantees and function as a resource for grantees throughout the process
Invite prospective grantees to apply for funding, communicate all necessary information, and review application materials for completeness and adherence to Foundation guidelines
Help prepare board docket PowerPoint presentations for Libra’s grant cycles
Work cross-functionally with the family office accounting team to schedule, process, and track grant disbursements
Provide support related to the implementation of Libra’s new grants management system (GivingData): Help optimize legacy files for transfer; conduct testing of data in the new system; create reports leveraging the data and functionality of the new system; and provide training and technical support to staff and grantees during and after the transition
Conduct analyses of Libra’s grantmaking data, as directed
Participate in and sometimes lead collective efforts to nurture the health and effectiveness of the Libra team such as weekly team lunches and quarterly retreats

Core Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree with two years’ administrative or data-intensive work experience in a comparable role—experience in excess of the minimum requirement accepted in lieu of a degree
Proven commitment to social impact—experience in one or more of Libra’s three program priorities a plus
Excellent customer service and communication skills (listening, interpersonal, oral, and written)
Fastidious attention to detail
Proactive, self-motivated work style with strong planning and execution skills
Strong technical competency and savvy: High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications and experience working with Custom Relationship Management (CRM) or grants management system databases—experience with GivingData a plus
Excellent writing, research, analytical, synthesizing and presentation skills
Experience with or knowledge of the nonprofit sector and philanthropic giving vehicles, as well as the various laws and regulations affecting them
Experience and comfort with working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds

Additional Attributes
Successful candidates must also exemplify the following:
High EQ: Open-minded listener and thought partner with high emotional intelligence
No ego: Humble, service-oriented leader who treats fellow team members and grantee partners with kindness and respect
Flexibility and positivity: Comfortable wearing multiple hats, has demonstrated a work style that is adaptable with a positive attitude that contributes to a healthy, vibrant team dynamic
Impeccable integrity and judgment: Models ethics and trustworthiness in all actions
Courage: Willingness to challenge assumptions and recommend innovative approaches or practices

How To Apply
thelibrafoundation@walkeraac.com

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