The William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager to coordinate and maintain all of our grantmaking administration processes, systems and data. This key role will be the technical point of contact for grant applicants and recipients; staff and members of the O’Neill family. In partnership with the staff team, the position will support and enhance the Foundation’s grantmaking through the management of day-to-day grantmaking operations using Foundant – the Foundation’s online grants management system.

The position is part time 24-30 hours per week. Additional hours may be required during peak grant cycle periods. The position can be remote from your location or on-site in Cleveland, Ohio. If remote, must be able to travel to in-person meetings in Cleveland a minimum of 4 times per year (usually 2-3 days). Professional Development opportunities provided which may also require travel to 1-2 conferences per year.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Be the expert in our organization for all things related to our on-line grants management system. This includes keeping up to date on system enhancements and improvements; participating in all training provided by the vendor and be the key point of contact with vendor.
• Manage and organize information and data from the grants process. Propose and design mechanisms to facilitate and improve staff and family member access to information and data.
• Respond to e-mail inquiries pertaining to the grants process and provide technical assistance to grant applicants.
• Compile and help analyze data from grantee reports and grant applications. Generate grant-related reports as needed by staff and O’Neill family members.
• Provide technical assistance for grant review meetings including accessing data, assembling materials, and coordinating the completion of materials from those meetings.
• Support and improve the effectiveness of the Foundation’s grantmaking operations via process improvements.
• Maintain grant records and files that adhere to legal, auditing and foundation requirements.
• Provide progress reports on the status of the grants process and grant activities based on predetermined schedules and timelines.
• Ensure integrity and quality of grant data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience OR at least five years of related experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in philanthropy.
• Demonstrated experience with online grants management databases and data integrity; preferably with a grant making organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
• Experience implementing systems and processes to increase organizational efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communications skills, as well as a professional telephone manner.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software is a plus but not necessary.

 The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Excited about grants management, data systems and problem solving
• Comfortable working alone, with a remote team and in group settings
• A strategic, analytic thinker and problem solver
• A diplomatic communicator who is comfortable working with diverse constituencies while maintaining a high-level of discretion and confidentiality
• A strong project manager with excellent organizations skills and the flexibility to manage shifting priorities and work in a self-directed fashion
• Committed to reflecting a broad knowledge of the Foundation’s programs, practices, policies, and procedures
• Comfortable taking initiative, working alone while being a contributing team member
• Able to maintain the integrity of grants data: entering correct and complete data in grants database, helping to ensure and maintain accuracy of records; track and record changes to contacts and other organization info
• Engage in initiatives that foster team collaboration, including meetings, trainings, retreats, and special projects

To Apply

Email a one-page cover letter and a resume explaining your interest and how your skills and work experience fit the position to Leslie Perkul ([email protected]).

No phone inquiries, please.