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Grants Associate

Employer
Hirsch Philanthropy Partners
Location
San Francisco, California
Closing date
Feb 28, 2020

Job Details

About Hirsch & Associates Philanthropic Advisors
In 1999, Susan Hirsch founded Hirsch & Associates Philanthropic Advisors – with the mentorship of legendary philanthropist and community collaborator Warren Hellman—to help philanthropists solve the great challenges of our time. Today we direct more than $100M annually on behalf of our clients.
Hirsch & Associates is more than a philanthropic advisory firm. We are strategic changemakers who have led innovative organizations, community initiatives and advocacy campaigns. Our model for connecting the private, public and nonprofit sectors to create social change distinguishes. Hirsch & Associates as a leader in the philanthropic advising field.

We are a team of cross-sector experts, bringing deep knowledge of how to create and scale change with measurable results. We partner with community and non-profit leaders, established foundations and
philanthropists, and the private sector to realize our clients’ ambitious goals.

Hirsch & Associates is a people-centric business that deeply values our employees as whole people and encourages them to learn, to innovate, and to grow. We are committed to building our firm’s cultural diversity to address the complex issues facing our communities and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply Please see our website for more details: www.hirschassoc.com


Position Summary
Hirsch & Associates Philanthropic Advisors seeks to hire a Grants Associate to join our growing team.

The Grants Associate plays a key role in our work on behalf of philanthropic clients, providing grants management support across a number of clients and issue areas. The Grants Associate will be responsible for managing the grants process, liaising between Hirsch staff and grantee organizations,
and responding pragmatically to unanticipated issues. We are seeking someone who is interested in effective philanthropy, with excellent attention to detail, organizational and communication skills. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a candidate with work experience in the private, non-profit or business sector who is interested in the field of philanthropy and consulting, with the potential for growth and advancement.


Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage the grants process including updating grant information in grants management database, generating grantee letters, tracking payment and progress report schedules
  • Work closely with the Grants Associate Director to improve systems, implement new policies and strategize for future firm needs
  • Manage onboarding for staff and new clients, including building client portals and leading client demos
  • Manage projects and timelines as an integral member of the Grants Teams
  • Support members of the Hirsch client teams for grant and grantee-related questions, including providing database management and systems support
  • Develop clear and compelling materials for client and business development purposes, including correspondence, presentations, reports and summaries
  • Actively participate as a key member of a collaborative team committed to positive culture, continuous improvement and community impact

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience with CRM databases (grants management databases preferred)
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in Excel preferred
  • 3+ years work experience in non-profit, philanthropy or business

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Relationship builder who is adept at working with a diversity of partners
  • Excellent skills in writing, listening and oral communication
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines
  • Maintains high standard of quality, efficiency and attention to detail
  • Critical thinker and quick learner
  • Collegial and collaborative team player
  • Deep interest in the field of philanthropy

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Health benefits; paid time off; employer 401k contribution after three months of employment

Application Instructions:
Please email the following materials to hr@hirschassoc.com with “Grants Associate Position” in the
subject line:

  • Resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience
  • List of three references

Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview. Please do not call the Hirsch & Associates office. Hirsch & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We respect, honor, and celebrate the unique talents, perspectives and differences that make up each individual.

Company

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Company info
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Telephone
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Location
595 Market St
San Francisco
CA
94105
United States

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