POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants Manager will support the day-to-day operations of grantmaking for The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. Responsibilities include management of the grant application, review, and award process, with ongoing grantee support and database management. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with expertise in and passion for managing projects, databases, and relationships. The Grants Manager will actively engage with our current and prospective grantee partners and support the day-to-day operations of the Foundation. This position reports to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with all other office personnel to meet goals and deadlines. The Grants Manager position is four days weekly in the Springfield office, including occasionally conducting site visits in Hampden County. One day – typically Fridays – is remote. Attendance at community events will sometimes be required.

COMPENSATION
Commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage efficient and effective grants administration, including application development and submission, review processes, and funds disbursement.
• Maintain the Foundation’s grantee data in Salesforce, including running reports and ensuring accounts are updated.
• Schedule and manage meetings with prospective and current grantees, ensuring staff are briefed/debriefed, attending when needed, and keeping organized, updated records in Salesforce.
• Support prospective and current grantees by answering questions and providing information throughout quarterly grant cycles.
• Collaborate with staff to promote communication, meet deadlines, and review and prioritize workflow as guided by the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
• Keep informed about grantee events and news, and inform and collaborate with Foundation staff and leadership to maintain strong community relationships.
• Prepare quarterly board packets with grant application information and provide data for internal team and board review.
• Manage workflow with vendors who support the Foundation’s website and other initiatives (e.g. grant application updates, Salesforce customization) as needed.
• Ensure all documentation is organized and accessible on SharePoint.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10+ years of experience in managing grant administration or related administrative experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong experience using a CRM database – Salesforce preferred – including running reports and preparing data-based presentations
• Strong experience with Outlook, SharePoint, Excel or equivalent
• Detail-oriented, organized and comfortable working on multiple initiatives with internal and external partners, balancing priorities and deadlines
• Motivated, resourceful, and confident working individually and as part of a small office team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including writing clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders including board members, nonprofit partners and community members
• Willingness and ability to travel across Hampden County for site visits
• Interest in ethical integration of new technology, including AI, to improve processes

The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation is a private family foundation located in Hampden County, MA. The Foundation has a decades-long commitment to improving the lives of the region’s children and families. The Foundation strives to foster innovation and best practices that support breakthrough outcomes. In 2023, the Foundation adopted a strategic plan which identified four main Priority Areas: 1. Strong Start (birth - 5 years), 2. Early Literacy (PreK - 2nd grade), 3. Innovation & Excellence in Education (K - 16), and 4. Economic Mobility. The Foundation also funds in six Focus Areas: Arts & Culture, Health, Leadership Development & Training, Safety Net, Sustainable Agriculture and Youth Development. Additionally, the Foundation provides general community support. The Foundation partners with both local and statewide organizations to better serve Hampden County, which encompasses roughly half a million people in rural, suburban and urban communities located in the Knowledge Corridor between Hartford, CT and Amherst and Northampton in MA.