Grantmaking Excellence Officer

Ford Foundation

New York, United States
$173,000 - $185,000; not specified; comprehensive ...
Hybrid
Grantmaking policies and practices
Institutional strengthening for grantees
Develop grantmaking curricula
The Grantmaking Excellence Officer promotes good grantmaking policies and practices and supports institutional strengthening for Ford’s grantees

Job Summary

  • The Grantmaking Excellence Officer promotes good grantmaking policies and practices and supports institutional strengthening for Ford’s grantees.
  • Key responsibilities include developing curricula, optimizing processes, advising on policy, leading grantee support, and managing the Grantee Perception Report process.
  • The Ford Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous time off, parental leave, and retirement benefits, operating on a hybrid model with three days in the office.

Matching Summary

The Grantmaking Excellence Officer promotes good grantmaking policies and practices and supports institutional strengthening for Ford’s grantees.

Salary

$173,000 - $185,000; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grantmaking policies and practices
  • Institutional strengthening for grantees
  • Develop grantmaking curricula
  • Process optimization for excellence
  • Advise on grantmaking policy
  • Grantee feedback loop management
  • Social justice principles in grantmaking

Nice-to-have

  • Exceptional leadership presence
  • Comfort with periods of ambiguity
  • Engage with international philanthropic leaders
  • Thought leadership and communication

Key Requirements

  • At least 6 years of philanthropy/grantmaking experience
  • At least 6 years of institutional strengthening experience
  • Proficiency in institutional strengthening key issues
  • Deep familiarity with philanthropy practices
  • Strong background in facilitating adult learning
  • Data analysis experience (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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