Grants Analyst Director

 

Overview of the Organization: For nearly 20
years, Groundswell Fund has put intersectional
grassroots organizing led by women of color, including transgender
and gender expansive people of color, at the center of our giving.
We have provided an essential irrigation system for social justice
movements – a channel into which individual donors and foundations
can pour resources to reach vital work at the grassroots. In the
process, we have modeled and manifested a remarkable kind of
philanthropy. 

With over a thousand individual donors and 40 national
foundations giving into Groundswell; women of color and transgender
and gender-expansive people of color who come out of grassroots
organizing deciding where those resources go; and over 250 grantees
led mostly by WOC and transgender and gender-expansive people of
color receiving our support; Groundswell is proof that solidarity
and beloved community across lines of race, class, and gender is
indeed possible. 

Building on our 17-year track-record of success ($100M in grants
and capacity-building moved to the field thus far), in December
2020, Groundswell launched our new 2020-2025 Blueprint to move
$100M to the field (through our c3 and c4 entities) by 2025. The
Blueprint offers a pathway for Groundswell to stay the course in
our existing successful strategic direction and to innovate in
response to new learnings and the unique needs of this historic
moment. 

Impact: Since 2003, Groundswell has moved more
than $100 million to the field in grants and capacity building
support; increased the giving of dozens of national and local
foundations; and helped bring thousands of new individual donors
into the RJ movement. Our grantees have been instrumental in 538
policy victories at the state and local level to either pass pro-RJ
policies or block regressive ones, and they have built a growing
grassroots base of support for RJ across the U.S. Groundswell is
proof that solidarity and beloved community across lines of race,
class and gender is indeed possible. In December 2020, Groundswell
launched our new 2020-2025 Blueprint to move an additional $100M to
the field (through our c3 and c4 entities) by 2025. The
Blueprint offers a pathway for Groundswell to stay the course in
our existing successful strategic direction and to innovate in
response to new learnings and the unique needs of this historic
moment. 

Position Summary: The Grants Analyst Director
is tasked with meticulously tracking all incoming revenue streams,
encompassing both grants and donations, to ensure a comprehensive
understanding of the organization’s financial health. This role
demands diligent management of grants, encompassing the preparation
of detailed reports and ensuring strict compliance with funding
regulations and organizational policies. This Grants Analyst
Director plays a pivotal role in facilitating seamless coordination
across different departments, including both c3 and c4 entities, to
promote effective collaboration and information sharing. 

A key responsibility of the Grants Analyst Director is to
proactively identify and recommend strategies for optimizing the
grantmaking process. This involves critically analyzing current
practices and suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency. The
goal is to streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens,
and ensure grantmaking compliance. 

Responsibilities: 

Revenue Analyst (60%) 

• Oversee the entire grant cycle post-award, including monitoring
  deadlines, deliverables, reporting, and renewals.
• Review grant agreements to understand project-specific
  financial terms and conditions for proper revenue
  recognition.
• Monitor grant and donor revenue, track receivables, releases,
  etc.
• Monitor grant-funded projects, ensuring timely completion of
  milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with program teams to prepare budgets for grant
  proposals, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports for
  funders.
• Provide monthly revenue reports that highlight trends, and
  variances, and include an analysis highlighting opportunities and
  potential areas for concern.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses and prepare quarterly and
  annual revenue forecasts. ● As a Director, serve as a conduit
  between finance, programs, and development to ensure the smooth
  flow of information between departments.

Grants Management (20%) 

• Oversee the grantmaking process and make recommendations to
  streamline the process, reduce administrative burden, eliminate
  bottlenecks, and ensure compliance. ● Monitor grantmaking schedule
  and communicate changes to the finance team. ● Assist in the
  development and implementation of grant management policies and
  procedures.
• Serve as a conduit between the c-suite and the grants
  management, to ensure the smooth flow of information.

• Participate in training and professional development
  opportunities to stay current with grant management best practices
  and regulations.

Management & Supervision (20%) 

• Oversee the grantmaking process and ensure compliance and
  internal processes and protocols are met.
• Supervise Grants Management team consisting of the Sr. Grants
  Manager and Grants Management Associate.
• Oversee and monitor supervisees work.
• Attend Director meetings and serve as a conduit of information
  between the C-suite and the Grants Management team.
• Support and monitor the professional development of your
  supervisees.

Qualifications: 

Essential 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business
  administration, or a related field or equivalent
  experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grants management,
  financial analysis, or a similar role in a non-profit or
  philanthropic organization.
• Knowledge of grant funding regulations and compliance
  requirements. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with
  the ability to interpret financial data and prepare accurate
  reports.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage
  multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with
  the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and integrity
  in financial reporting.
  ● Proficiency in Excel is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with
  the ability to present complex financial information
  effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with a national remote team and
  utilize technology to collaborate and communicate.

Preferred 

• Experience with Fluxx or other grant management software is a
  plus
• Experienced with Neon CRM and Quickbooks Online is a
  plus

The above job description is not intended to be an
all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any
other related duties, as assigned by their
supervisor. 

 

Virtual Organization: Groundswell is a
completely virtual organization and has been for many years before
the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to building a strong
identity and thriving culture that is exemplary in the nonprofit
world and in the greater landscape of fully remote organizations.
Our work is virtual but we will also have the opportunity to travel
and see each other in person for retreats, conferences, and events.
To succeed as remote workers, applicants should have a dedicated
workspace, a commitment to clear and frequent communication, and
comfort utilizing technology to increase collaboration and
connection. Those with previous remote work experience are
preferred, but we also welcome those who are new to remote work and
understand the requirements of working in a thriving virtual
organizational culture. 

Work Schedule: Groundswell is currently
operating on a 4 day, 32 hour work week, Monday – Thursday. We are
a completely virtual organization, allowing for flexibility in work
schedules for our staff across differing U.S. time zones.
Groundswell is a completely virtual organization, allowing for
flexibility in work schedules for our staff across differing U.S.
time zones. While work can usually be completed during standard
business hours of the applicant’s time zone, there may be times
where early morning, evening, and weekend work may be needed to
ensure organization-wide collaboration, to staff or attend events,
and/or to meet organization workload needs during busy times of the
year. Staff whose jobs require travel can expect longer hours, as
travel may happen outside of business hours and on
weekends. 

Computer Skills: To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have proficiency with Microsoft
Office suite of programs including Excel and Word, Microsoft Office
365, Outlook, SharePoint, GSuite, Zoom, Neon, Slack, Fluxx,
Bill.com, ASANA, and Concur. 

Travel: Candidate must be available to travel 3
– 4 times a year for overnight events/meetings across the U.S.
Travel needs will be evaluated and determined on an ongoing
basis with an eye toward staff safety as we continue navigating
COVID-19. 

Compensation/Benefits: Annual salary is
$139,500 – $151,900 , commensurate with experience. Very generous
benefits include fully paid-for employee and family health, dental,
vision, matching 401K plan, as well as additional employer-provided
reimbursements for fertility expenses, gender-affirming care costs,
and midwifery/doula expenses that are not covered by insurance.
Three weeks of vacation and a generous holiday schedule including a
week during the summer and the last two weeks of December, as well
as a flexible 4 day, 32-hour work schedule 

To Apply: Click on this
link. Please include a resume, three
professional references, and a cover letter that includes your
salary expectations and describes why you feel you are a strong
candidate for this position. Accepting applications on a rolling
basis, with applications received by April 25 given priority
screening, until the position has been filled. If you have
questions, please email hr@groundswellfund.org (please do not reach
out to individuals). Due to the high volume of applications, only
those selected for further discussion will be contacted. Please, no
phone calls. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Groundswell
Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and
innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. We
are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional
people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic,
rewarding and that enables each of us to realize our potential. Our
work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners,
respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national
origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs,
religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic
backgrounds and levels of physical ability.