Description

ABOUT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Individuals can make a difference; together we change the world. This is the Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) core belief. The JCF combines donor-driven philanthropy, investing and education for maximum benefit in the community. JCF develops and manages philanthropic vehicles and assets, including donor-advised funds, endowments, and organizational funds. A philanthropic innovator, the JCF is a leading community foundation in offering impact investment opportunities to its donors. JCF is also renowned nationally for its Endowment Leadership Institute, a model that has been replicated across the country.

For almost 60 years, the JCF has granted more than $2.3 billion to 7,000+ organizations on behalf of more than 1,000 donors, making it one of the largest grantors in San Diego. 

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB:

The Grants Associate is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Grants Manager. Hybrid weekly schedule TBD, with at least three days in office.

Overall Responsibilities:

•  Processes grants from donor advised funds, supporting foundations, and restricted endowments, ensuring all grant entries are accurate, complete and appropriate
   
• Maintains and ensures donor confidentiality
   
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with grantee organizations and donors
   
• Conducts due diligence on new grantee organizations
   
• Creates and mails tribute letters for grant recommendations
   
• Mails grant checks, including any special handling such as FedEx or pick up by donor
   
• Coordinates with select grantees to acquire bank information for ACH delivery via DocuSign
   
• Prepares and emails notifications to ACH grant recipients
   
• Tracks the progress of funded programs as needed
   
• Collaborate with Finance Department colleagues to research and resolve outstanding grant checks
   
• Reviews each grantee with revoked 501c3 status, and works with Legacy department to update Salesforce records
   
• Files grant request support in Salesforce’s electronic file system
   
• Attend site visits with staff and donors

Requirements

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•         B.A. Preferred
•         At least two years of office experience, preferably in not-for-profit sector
•         Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
•         Experience using Salesforce a plus
•         Comfortable and competent with technology and eager to learn new systems
•         Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
•         Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple ongoing activities
•         Excellent customer service skills
•         Commitment to detail
•         Strong interest in working in the nonprofit sector with a values-driven organization
•         Must be able to multitask and thrive in a busy environment
•         Willingness to take instructions and requests from multiple staff members