Grants Manager

Inatai Foundation is a growing 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to working with communities to shift the balance of power to ensure racial justice and equity across Washington and beyond. We are hiring a Grants Manager to join our expanding team.

Cultivating a staff team that embodies the diverse experiences of Washington communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; individuals who are immigrants, bilingual, and multicultural; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Visit our About Us page to learn more about our work, approaches, and values. You may also browse our Join Inatai page to understand our hiring process, work culture, and benefits.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Inatai is proud to be a statewide organization and we know there are talented leaders everywhere in our state. As we grow and learn, we know that we are better partners to communities and more strategic grantmakers when we have team members rooted in place and bringing their lived and learned experiences to our work. We are prioritizing the following geographies to ensure we are fully living up to our commitments to geographic equity. 

• The Olympic Peninsula, with special attention to Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties
• North Central Washington, with special attention to Douglas, Chelan, Okanogan, and Kittitas counties
• North Eastern Washington, with special attention to Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln counties

In addition to these regions, we would like to give priority to candidates based in Adams, Asotin, Cowlitz, Lewis, Mason, Skagit, Skamania, and Whitman counties.

We currently have offices in Seattle and Pasco. Team members connected to an office will work in the office at least three days per week, while team members not connected to an office will work remotely.

Periodic early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, and statewide and regional travel should be expected. All employees participate in our offsite retreats, often requiring travel and overnight stays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Co-lead the grantmaking operations team in partnership with the other Grants Manager, ensuring the Foundation's core philosophies are built into the daily practices of grantmaking operations
• Champion a grantee-centered culture by designing and implementing grantmaking practices centered on the needs of communities most often overlooked by philanthropy
• Develop and document grantmaking practices that center the needs of applicants and grantees led by people with disabilities and people who communicate in languages other than written English
• Partner with portfolio teams to manage grants through the full grant lifecycle, from proposal submission to grant closure
• Implement and improve internal communications, reporting, and training practices to ensure Foundation stakeholders have the information, tools, and resources to support grantees
• Review grant recommendations and supporting documentation, ensuring that grants move expeditiously through the review and approval process, with a particular focus on timeliness, quality, and consistency
• Conduct due diligence processes in compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation-specific policies and practices 
• Partner closely with portfolio and legal staff to ensure that all administrative, legal, and tax compliance requirements of grants are met
• Provide counsel and support to staff who are working through potential complexities with a grant or grantee (for example: questions about organizational status, reporting requirements, and amendments) 
• Coordinate regular grant payments with the finance department to ensure timeliness and accuracy
• Track and monitor grants and meet all pre- and post-grant requirements

• Design and update grantmaking forms, including correspondence, applications, and reporting
• Create, update, and document grant-related business processes and workflows
• Contribute one’s own ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences to the emerging culture of the Foundation
• Assume other responsibilities and explore new opportunities that arise with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Foundation

Requirements

• A deep commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with our organizational values 

• Ability to authentically connect the Foundation’s mission and aspirations with one’s own personal experiences 
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities 
• At least five years of experience in grants administration at a private foundation, community foundation, or other grantmaking organization 
• Excitement about data management and customer service 

• Experience creating and updating grantmaking workflows, policies, and procedures that prioritize
• accessibility and positive experiences for staff and applicants 
• Proficiency in grants management systems (preferred: Fluxx, GivingData, and/or SalesForce) 

Benefits

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with indigenous or advanced language proficiency in more than one language that they utilize to advance the Foundation’s work across Washington.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical/dental/vision coverage for employees and dependent children (and partial coverage for partners and spouses), a 10% retirement contribution, generous time off (29 days of flexible paid time off, five paid holidays, and a year-end office closure from December 25 to January 1), paid family and medical leave (12 to 18 weeks), a transit pass (where available), and support for ongoing professional development. 

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our online application portal. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Friday, October 25, 2024. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Inatai Foundation!