The client is seeking a Grants Director to ensure the integrity, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of its grants administration and tracking functions. The role provides senior operational leadership across the full grant lifecycle, from initial inquiry and application review through approval, payment, reporting, and closeout. It supports efficient, compliant, and well-documented grantmaking practices that reflect a thoughtful partnership approach with grantee organizations.
Serving as the internal expert on grants administration, the Grants Director oversees policies, processes, and systems related to grantmaking operations, including regulatory compliance and data integrity. The position partners with colleagues across program, finance, communications, and executive leadership to strengthen fiduciary oversight, enable informed decision-making, and support mission-aligned philanthropy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and systems-minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity with sound judgment and adaptability.
Beyond technical leadership, the Grants Director is expected to act as an advisor and partner to colleagues, balancing operational rigor with clear communication and relationship-building. The client values collaboration, continuous improvement, responsiveness, and shared accountability, and the role is designed to contribute to meaningful community impact through effective grants operations. The candidate profile emphasizes grants administration operational excellence, understanding of private foundation regulatory and governance requirements, and strong cross-functional collaboration and thought partnership.