Remote Director of Grantmaking

Summary

Join Hillel International as a visionary Director of Grantmaking to spearhead grant-making initiatives, work with program leads, and design transformative grants. This dynamic role offers creative freedom, strategic thinking, and partnership-building opportunities.

Requirements

• At least six years of work experience with at least four years experience in grant-making
• At least two years of leadership experience and people management are a plus
• College degree in a related field
• Experience using a Grants Management System; Fluxx is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking - ability to see the big picture and the details
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and someone who thrives as a team member
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and adapt quickly
• Knowledgeable in Jewish values, traditions, and culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design of grants to ensure they have the most impact
• Draft grant applications so that we ask the right questions to collect the best information possible and make informed decisions
• Develop reporting requirements to ensure that the grants' goals are appropriately measured
• Evaluate the success of our grants and write narrative reports about grant impact
• Lead the grantmaking process from the time the grant application is approved for building in the Grants Management System, Fluxx, through to the close of the grant, including grant evaluation
• Manage the entering and updating of information in Fluxx and tracking documents in a timely and accurate manner
• Lead the collaborative process with internal program teams to develop grant program materials and shepherd projects from ideas to final reports and payments
• Guide the Grants team in managing a portfolio of grants, including meeting regularly with the program leads to ensure that projects are moving forward
• Oversight for budget and financial management of each grant application
• Work closely, collaborating with grant program leads to ensure that program grants are administered effectively and efficiently
• Work with field professionals to understand and implement new processes based on need

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• Excellent professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
• Opportunities to attend Jewish and industry conferences
• 100% Remote Work Opportunity