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TalentAlly About Crown Family Philanthropies
Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company and supports the Crown Family's philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. In 2009, after more than 60 years of family grantmaking under the name Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, CFP was developed to represent an array of family grantmaking practices. Today the legacy of Arie and Ida Crown lives on in the work continued by their descendants, who remain dedicated to the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, or "repairing the world." Supported by a professional staff of experts, CFP is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who come together for strategic grantmaking. Why work for us?
Henry Crown and Company (HCC) is a Chicago-based, privately-held operation - not a 501(c)(3) - that manages business interests and coordinates investments falling into four broadly-defined categories: publicly-traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences. Position Description
The Education Program Analyst is part of the Education Program team at Crown Family Philanthropies. The entire team works closely with trustees through a committee structure to execute the Foundation's education portfolio. The Program Analyst provides programmatic, team, and grants administration support and conducts research and analysis to support grantmaking in the Education portfolio. Moreover, successful candidates will have a natural intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning, coupled with the ability to ask key questions and take on responsibilities and duties with confidence. Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between the Education program team, the Grants Management team and CFP administration to ensure the grants database is accurately maintained by implementing proper processes for proposals, grant recommendations, grant reports, and grant agreements, thus ensuring seamless communication of data and relevant information Support the Education team in planning, development, and production of materials for grantmaking and strategy meetings; this includes managing multiple deadlines in the proposal review and meeting preparation process Communicate grant cycle process requirements to grantees and applicants, responding to inquiries as needed; exercise judgment regarding managing deadlines, expectations and level of information shared with grantee and candidate organizations Review grantee progress reports and work with relevant Program staff to determine if grant requirements have been met, including the development and tracking of the data dashboard Assist in the coordination of meeting planning, site visits, and other learning opportunities to increase family engagement within Education program area Attend and provide administrative support for Education portfolio grantmaking and strategy meetings Coordinate with CFP teams across program areas, operations, strategy, and family engagement to ensure cross-functional communication and consistency Grantmaking analysis:
Support the team by assisting with proposal review, site visits, and vetting of proposals and reports In consultation with fellow team members, analyze nonprofit financial statements, program data, operational conditions, and alignment with Committee funding priorities to determine organizational strength and effectiveness of current and proposed grantee partners
Research and Writing:
Prepare summaries, write-ups and other materials needed for review of funding requests Assist program team to assess data and conduct landscape analyses of priority grantmaking areas. Research issues relevant to the portfolio and prepare summaries of news events and field research, and as needed prepare regular memoranda outlining primary findings and relationships to the portfolio's goals and team's areas of interest Support communications with grantees and Committee members
CFP Wide Activities:
Play a collaborative role within the Program team, seeking and providing guidance with CFP colleagues on issues pertinent to the role. Participate in cross-functional teams that advance organizational aims around social impact and family engagement Engage in initiatives that foster team collaboration, including meetings, trainings, retreats, and special projects, taking the lead where interest, expertise, and opportunity coalesce Represent CFP in the broader philanthropic field at community, grantee, funder meetings, and conferences and other professional development opportunities, as appropriate
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or commensurate field experience required At least two years of experience in education, research and analysis, nonprofit development or philanthropy (significant volunteer or internship roles count as relevant experience) Curiosity and passion for social impact, social justice and equity in education Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly/succinctly, ask effective questions, listen, observe, and synthesize multiple inputs with sensitivity, diplomacy, and professionalism Ability to analyze complex and controversial issues with objectivity, to exhibit critical thinking skills, and to discuss and write about such issues in a neutral, balanced, and thorough manner Superb organizational skills, including ability to manage simultaneous priorities Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when tackling administrative tasks and data entry Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups Willingness to take initiative and bring new concepts to the team Ability to thrive in a family-centered enterprise General knowledge and familiarity with the education field, desirable The Starting Salary Range: $80k - $85k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CC Industries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Education Program Analyst
role at
TalentAlly About Crown Family Philanthropies
Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company and supports the Crown Family's philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. In 2009, after more than 60 years of family grantmaking under the name Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, CFP was developed to represent an array of family grantmaking practices. Today the legacy of Arie and Ida Crown lives on in the work continued by their descendants, who remain dedicated to the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, or "repairing the world." Supported by a professional staff of experts, CFP is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who come together for strategic grantmaking. Why work for us?
Henry Crown and Company (HCC) is a Chicago-based, privately-held operation - not a 501(c)(3) - that manages business interests and coordinates investments falling into four broadly-defined categories: publicly-traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences. Position Description
The Education Program Analyst is part of the Education Program team at Crown Family Philanthropies. The entire team works closely with trustees through a committee structure to execute the Foundation's education portfolio. The Program Analyst provides programmatic, team, and grants administration support and conducts research and analysis to support grantmaking in the Education portfolio. Moreover, successful candidates will have a natural intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning, coupled with the ability to ask key questions and take on responsibilities and duties with confidence. Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between the Education program team, the Grants Management team and CFP administration to ensure the grants database is accurately maintained by implementing proper processes for proposals, grant recommendations, grant reports, and grant agreements, thus ensuring seamless communication of data and relevant information Support the Education team in planning, development, and production of materials for grantmaking and strategy meetings; this includes managing multiple deadlines in the proposal review and meeting preparation process Communicate grant cycle process requirements to grantees and applicants, responding to inquiries as needed; exercise judgment regarding managing deadlines, expectations and level of information shared with grantee and candidate organizations Review grantee progress reports and work with relevant Program staff to determine if grant requirements have been met, including the development and tracking of the data dashboard Assist in the coordination of meeting planning, site visits, and other learning opportunities to increase family engagement within Education program area Attend and provide administrative support for Education portfolio grantmaking and strategy meetings Coordinate with CFP teams across program areas, operations, strategy, and family engagement to ensure cross-functional communication and consistency Grantmaking analysis:
Support the team by assisting with proposal review, site visits, and vetting of proposals and reports In consultation with fellow team members, analyze nonprofit financial statements, program data, operational conditions, and alignment with Committee funding priorities to determine organizational strength and effectiveness of current and proposed grantee partners
Research and Writing:
Prepare summaries, write-ups and other materials needed for review of funding requests Assist program team to assess data and conduct landscape analyses of priority grantmaking areas. Research issues relevant to the portfolio and prepare summaries of news events and field research, and as needed prepare regular memoranda outlining primary findings and relationships to the portfolio's goals and team's areas of interest Support communications with grantees and Committee members
CFP Wide Activities:
Play a collaborative role within the Program team, seeking and providing guidance with CFP colleagues on issues pertinent to the role. Participate in cross-functional teams that advance organizational aims around social impact and family engagement Engage in initiatives that foster team collaboration, including meetings, trainings, retreats, and special projects, taking the lead where interest, expertise, and opportunity coalesce Represent CFP in the broader philanthropic field at community, grantee, funder meetings, and conferences and other professional development opportunities, as appropriate
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or commensurate field experience required At least two years of experience in education, research and analysis, nonprofit development or philanthropy (significant volunteer or internship roles count as relevant experience) Curiosity and passion for social impact, social justice and equity in education Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly/succinctly, ask effective questions, listen, observe, and synthesize multiple inputs with sensitivity, diplomacy, and professionalism Ability to analyze complex and controversial issues with objectivity, to exhibit critical thinking skills, and to discuss and write about such issues in a neutral, balanced, and thorough manner Superb organizational skills, including ability to manage simultaneous priorities Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when tackling administrative tasks and data entry Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups Willingness to take initiative and bring new concepts to the team Ability to thrive in a family-centered enterprise General knowledge and familiarity with the education field, desirable The Starting Salary Range: $80k - $85k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CC Industries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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