Grantmaking Excellence Officer

Ford Foundation

New York, United States
Base: $173,000 - $185,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Grantmaking policies and practices
Institutional strengthening for grantees
Develop grantmaking curricula
The Grantmaking Excellence Officer will promote and sustain good grantmaking policies and practices within the Ford Foundation and support institutional strengthening for cohorts of Ford’s grantees

Job Summary

  • The Grantmaking Excellence Officer will promote and sustain good grantmaking policies and practices within the Ford Foundation and support institutional strengthening for cohorts of Ford’s grantees.
  • Key responsibilities include developing grantmaking curricula, optimizing processes, advising on policy, leading grantee support, managing feedback loops, and analyzing data for practice improvement.
  • The Ford Foundation offers a hybrid working model, flexible work arrangements, professional development, comprehensive benefits, generous time off, parental leave, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

The Grantmaking Excellence Officer will promote and sustain good grantmaking policies and practices within the Ford Foundation and support institutional strengthening for cohorts of Ford’s grantees.

Salary

Base: $173,000 - $185,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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
  • Manage grantee perception reports
  • Synthesize grantmaking data

Nice-to-have

  • Social justice principles
  • Equitable grantee partner-funder partnership
  • Facilitating learning for adults
  • Geopolitical landscape understanding
  • Thought leadership and communication

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years philanthropy/grantmaking experience
  • 6+ years institutional strengthening experience
  • Proficiency in security, compliance, financial resilience
  • Deep familiarity with philanthropy practices
  • Strong background in adult learning facilitation
  • Deep understanding of regional context and cultures
  • Knowledge of technical assistance providers
  • Data analysis experience (qualitative/quantitative)
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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