Grants Manager

* Provides support and technical assistance to prospective and current grantees and serves as a key point of contact around grant-related issues, including in the grants management system (Fluxx).* Ensures timely and accurate payments to grantees, including tracking and reviewing grant agreement letters, and confirming updates to banking information in the system.* Works with POs and Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance on select grantee audits by external auditors for appropriate resolution.* Exhibits best practices in grantmaking by ensuring grant records are updated, managing and tracking reporting requirements and payments and managing grant modifications (e.g. grant increases/decreases, changes in dates, budgets or payment terms).* Participates in and contributes to both programs and grants management team meetings, retreats and related activities.* Leads and manages grants management orientation and training to new program staff, including on Fluxx grants management system.* Undertakes special projects to further institutional goals and assists in research projects related to the Foundation’s current and historical grantmaking and/or grantmaking trends.* Works with IT staff to pilot and test new technologies, implement ongoing technology improvements and to serve as a key grantmaking team liaison for Fluxx.* Performs other duties as assigned; including backing each other up and collaborating, as needed, on workflow issues, including administrative tasks and other projects.* Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive grants management experience in a philanthropic organization.* Knowledge of budgeting, analysis, reporting and grants management.* Demonstrated experience in managing and supporting multiple teams and a portfolio of grants and budgets.* A successful track record in setting priorities, analyzing data, problem solving skills, which supports and enables sound decision-making.* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational capabilities.* Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work well with colleagues, consultants, funders, and grantees across many diverse backgrounds and perspectives.* Ability to work independently and analytically, exercising discretion and good judgment.* Willingness to handle complex, heavy and detailed-oriented workload and assigned special projects.* Demonstrated experience working with GSuite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft and Google applications.* Knowledge of the legal and compliance issues pertaining to a U.S.-based private foundation with domestic and international grantmaking.* Familiarity with grants management software and related systems, preferably Fluxx.* Ways of working and engaging that align with the Foundation’s mission, , and commitment to creating a .**SALARY****:** The Ford Foundation is committed to practicing salary transparency. The starting salary for this position is $120,000. We review global compensation on a regular basis to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted in alignment with the market.**LOCATION****:** This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first dayGenerous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence #J-18808-Ljbffr