The Alliance for Youth
Action (along with our sister 501(c)(3) organization, the Alliance
for Youth Organizing) is searching for a Grantmaking and Strategic
Partnerships Senior Manager. The Grantmaking and Strategic
Partnerships Senior Manager will support the Alliance’s grantmaking
and strategic partnership initiatives. This role reports to the
Vice President of Grantmaking & Senior Partnerships (once
hired; currently reports to the Executive Director), and is a
full-time position based in the United States (see Logistics,
below). Alliance for Youth Organizing is a unionized workplace, and
staff are represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local
32035; this position is a part of the bargaining unit.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ACTION The Alliance convenes, supports, and scales a national network
of youth-led, locally rooted organizations growing civic engagement
and social justice coast to coast. We truly are a multiracial
network “of young people, by young people, for all people.” Our
Affiliates and Partners run massive voter registration and
get-out-the-vote drives, train new young leaders and run powerful
campaigns to win on the progressive issues our generation cares
about most. Our national team empowers this work by tracking down
national resources for the network, building capacity for local
groups, seeding new efforts, and coordinating national issue
campaigns.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Grant Management and System Optimization:
(40%)
- Execute precise data entry and maintain the Grants Management
System (GMS) with up-to-date, accurate grant-related
information. - Vigilantly track and generate reports on the lifecycle of
grants using the GMS, including applications, approvals,
disbursements, and other critical metrics. - Develop and uphold a detailed grant tracking framework to
supervise each grant’s journey, ensuring timely documentation, fund
release, and streamlined report generation post-grant period. - Optimize the GMS for ease of use, accessibility, and immediate
data provision, supporting effective and efficient grant
administration. - Manage grant funding records meticulously to provide
comprehensive funding analysis to both internal and external
stakeholders. - Lead the tracking and reporting of key performance indicators
(“KPIs”) and goals related to grantmaking, regularly analyzing data
and providing insights to improve the grantmaking process.
Grant Agreements Administration:
(30%)
- Compose and refine grant agreements, aligning them with the
Alliance’s policies and legal requirements while achieving
grantmaking timelines. - Critically review and modify grant agreements, integrating
insights from pertinent stakeholders to enhance the agreements’
robustness. - Administer and oversee all outgoing grants through the
Alliance’s documentation management system, ensuring grants are
dispensed promptly and reach the correct recipients.
Partnerships & Philanthropic Initiatives Support
(30%)
- Engage with Alliance grantees, cultivating strong,
collaborative relationships. - Actively participate in essential infrastructure gatherings,
such as state donor tables, partner donor briefings, and funding
intermediary meetings, providing crucial updates to the Executive
Director on state-specific priorities and overarching trends in the
philanthropic landscape. - Support the Alliance’s Vote Campaign and other philanthropic
initiatives, including organizing funder briefings, attending donor
conferences, and writing updates for campaign communications.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for candidates with particular strengths in the
following areas:
- Proven track record of working with grant management software
or similar systems. - Strong skills in data entry, management, and reporting within
such systems. - Familiarity with the entire lifecycle of grants, including
applications, approvals, disbursements, tracking, and
reporting. - Experience in developing and managing grant-tracking
frameworks. - Ability to analyze grant data and generate comprehensive
reports. - Proficiency in using data to inform decision-making and grant
administration processes. - Experience in optimizing systems for usability and
efficiency. - Technical acumen to suggest and implement improvements in grant
management software. - Strong administrative skills, particularly in managing
documentation and records. - Understanding of legal and policy aspects related to grant
agreements. - Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and
external stakeholders. - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with
grantees and partners. - Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and
deadlines. - Ability to strategically plan and prioritize tasks in line with
organizational goals. - Proven ability in networking and engaging with donor
communities, philanthropic groups, and other relevant
stakeholders. - A personal understanding and demonstrated commitment to social
justice and equity, and a desire to uplift the leadership of BIPOC
young people.
Nice to Haves
- Background in philanthropy or non-profit sector, particularly
in grantmaking or fund management roles. - Knowledge of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 financial and legal
compliance. - Skills in project management, especially related to grants and
funding initiatives. - Ability to think creatively and bring innovative solutions to
enhance grant management processes.
LOGISTICS
- Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 per year
commensurate with experience. - Benefits: The Alliance offers a
competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical,
dental, & vision insurance premiums, 75% of premiums for
employee dependents, employer retirement contributions (SEP IRA),
life insurance, short and long-term disability income protection
insurance, cell phone stipend, Wi-Fi stipend, WMATA
transportation smart benefits, professional development
opportunities, a generous paid time off policy, and up to 16 weeks
of paid family and medical leave. - Location: This is a full-time position
based in the United States. All Alliance staff are required to live
within about an hour from major airports in most US states; more
detail will be provided to finalists as relevant. Moving
reimbursements are offered to employees who need to move for this
position. - Travel: Domestic travel for this
role may be up to 30% of this position. Must be willing to work
long, irregular hours periodically and travel as needed. - COVID-19: The Alliance currently requires
employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted in order to travel on
behalf of the Alliance. Additionally there may be vaccine
requirements for attendees at Alliance, Network, or partner
events. - End date: This position has an end date
of March 30, 2025, with the possibility of an extension based on
organizational needs.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
At the Alliance for Youth Action, we want to create a world
where our democracy works for everyone and where all people – no
matter where they come from, what they look like, or how they
identify – live in loving, safe, and thriving communities. As such,
we value diversity and equity as central to our work. The Alliance
for Youth Action is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive
workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. People
of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, people of diverse
sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are
encouraged to apply. Some candidates may feel discouraged
from applying if they don’t match every job requirement – we
encourage you to apply anyway.
TO APPLY
Please submit the following through the application portal:
- Two paragraphs or less explaining why you want this position
and what makes you a strong candidate. Please prioritize content
over formality. - Resume