Grantmaking Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Support thoughtful investment in communities and causes
Grantmaking Jobs
Search grantmaking jobs in portfolio strategy, due diligence, grantee relationships, community learning, evaluation and foundation operations.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Senior Program Officer
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Grants Officer
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Portfolio Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Community Investment Manager
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Grants Associate
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across foundations, corporate giving programs, public charities, intermediaries and philanthropic networks. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with grant strategy and due diligence
- Experience with grantee and community relationships
- Experience with portfolio learning and evaluation
- Experience with clear recommendations and board communication
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
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- Grant strategy and due diligence
- Grantee and community relationships
- Portfolio learning and evaluation
- Clear recommendations and board communication
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Current opportunities
Grantmaking Jobs on Foundation List
Center for Social Sector Leadership / Packard Foundation
Sep.
Woodcock Foundation
Aug.
Development and Grants Director
A Full-time Job
Indiana Blind Children's Foundation
Aug.
Chief Financial Officer
A Full-time Job
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Aug.
Director of Finance
A Full-time Job
Jackson County Mental Health Fund
Aug.
Administrator
Part-time
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation
Jul.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for grantmaking jobs?
Opportunities may be available with foundations, corporate giving programs, public charities, intermediaries and philanthropic networks. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate grantmaking jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.