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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. CFP represents an array of family grantmaking practices and is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who collaborate on strategic grantmaking in service of the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, or “repairing the world.” 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 across four broad categories: publicly-traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. We are a private enterprise with a long 100-year legacy and a 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 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. Successful candidates will have intellectual curiosity and the ability to take on responsibilities 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, ensuring seamless communication of data and relevant information Support the Education team in planning, development, and production of materials for grantmaking and strategy meetings; manage multiple deadlines in the proposal review and meeting preparation process Communicate grant cycle process requirements to grantees and applicants, respond to inquiries as needed; exercise judgment regarding deadlines, expectations, and 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 development and tracking of the data dashboard Assist in coordinating meeting planning, site visits, and other learning opportunities to increase family engagement within the 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: provide support with proposal review, site visits, and vetting of proposals and reports; analyze nonprofit financial statements, program data, and alignment with funding priorities to assess organizational strength and effectiveness Research and writing: prepare summaries and materials for review of funding requests; assist in landscape analyses of priority grantmaking areas; prepare memoranda outlining primary findings and relationships to portfolio goals Support communications with grantees and Committee members CFP wide activities: collaborate with the Program team, participate in cross-functional teams, engage in initiatives that foster team collaboration, and represent CFP in philanthropic field events when appropriate Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate field experience At least two years of experience in education, research and analysis, nonprofit development, or philanthropy (significant volunteer or internship roles count) Curiosity and passion for social impact, social justice, and equity in education Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, ask effective questions, listen, observe, and synthesize inputs with diplomacy and professionalism Ability to analyze complex issues objectively, with critical thinking and the ability to discuss and write about them in a neutral, balanced, and thorough manner Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Meticulous attention to detail, especially for administrative tasks and data entry Ability to problem-solve independently and in teams Willingness to take initiative and bring new concepts to the team Ability to thrive in a family-centered enterprise General knowledge of the education field (desirable) The Starting Salary Range: $80k - $85k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits, please visit our career portal. Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Executive Offices
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Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company and supports the Crown Family’s philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. CFP represents an array of family grantmaking practices and is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who collaborate on strategic grantmaking in service of the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, or “repairing the world.” 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 across four broad categories: publicly-traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. We are a private enterprise with a long 100-year legacy and a 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 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. Successful candidates will have intellectual curiosity and the ability to take on responsibilities 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, ensuring seamless communication of data and relevant information Support the Education team in planning, development, and production of materials for grantmaking and strategy meetings; manage multiple deadlines in the proposal review and meeting preparation process Communicate grant cycle process requirements to grantees and applicants, respond to inquiries as needed; exercise judgment regarding deadlines, expectations, and 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 development and tracking of the data dashboard Assist in coordinating meeting planning, site visits, and other learning opportunities to increase family engagement within the 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: provide support with proposal review, site visits, and vetting of proposals and reports; analyze nonprofit financial statements, program data, and alignment with funding priorities to assess organizational strength and effectiveness Research and writing: prepare summaries and materials for review of funding requests; assist in landscape analyses of priority grantmaking areas; prepare memoranda outlining primary findings and relationships to portfolio goals Support communications with grantees and Committee members CFP wide activities: collaborate with the Program team, participate in cross-functional teams, engage in initiatives that foster team collaboration, and represent CFP in philanthropic field events when appropriate Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate field experience At least two years of experience in education, research and analysis, nonprofit development, or philanthropy (significant volunteer or internship roles count) Curiosity and passion for social impact, social justice, and equity in education Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, ask effective questions, listen, observe, and synthesize inputs with diplomacy and professionalism Ability to analyze complex issues objectively, with critical thinking and the ability to discuss and write about them in a neutral, balanced, and thorough manner Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Meticulous attention to detail, especially for administrative tasks and data entry Ability to problem-solve independently and in teams Willingness to take initiative and bring new concepts to the team Ability to thrive in a family-centered enterprise General knowledge of the education field (desirable) The Starting Salary Range: $80k - $85k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits, please visit our career portal. Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Executive Offices
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