Director of Grants Management (SFE)

About SFE

Siegel Family Endowment (SFE) is a foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society. SFE supports organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn in and contribute to a rapidly changing society. We were founded in 2011 by David M. Siegel, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of technology-driven algorithmic investment manager Two Sigma. We primarily focus on three interest areas: Learning, Workforce, and Infrastructure. Our grantmaking philosophy and process differs from many more traditional foundations -- we encourage you to read through the “Our Approach” on www.siegelendowment.org/ to understand more about how we work with potential grantees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Grants Management will ensure that the Relationships team is a high-functioning constructive support to our current grantees and is making effective sourcing decisions as we seek new partnerships. The Director of Grants Management will work closely with their counterparts on the leadership team, especially the Director of Research to assess and share the learnings from grantmaking, connecting them to the furtherance of our mission. S/he will contribute to the design and management of SFE’s relationship based grantmaking approach.

Responsibilities

Manage the Relationships team to source, vet, and recommend potential grantees to the Board of Directors, and to engage with current grantees to ensure that they are supported
Ensure that new grant ideas are aligned with strategy, and that ongoing grant relationships are effectively monitored
Lead and manage SFE’s technical assistance and capacity building opportunities for grantee partners, with particular attention to monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, program development, communications and fundraising
Work closely with Director of Research to make connections between academic, policy, and field work, and to assess and share the learnings from our grantmaking in service of the mission
Ensure grantmaking team collects data and information required for effective evaluation
Propose, design, and implement new initiatives and projects that will elevate SFE’s mission and grantees’ work

Qualifications

Minimum of 10+ years of experience working in nonprofit, philanthropy, or relevant field
Significant experience with managing a team on a broad array of projects and supporting a diverse group with varied educational and professional backgrounds
Knowledge of private foundation operating and finance regulations
Strong written and verbal skills
Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Flexibility and ability to operate effectively within uncertainty
Entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and strong alignment with SFE’s mission