Director of Grants Management (SFE)

Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Grants Management will ensure that the Relationships team is a high-functioning constructive support to our current grantees and is making effective sourcing decisions as we seek new partnerships. The Director of Grants Management will work closely with their counterparts on the leadership team, especially the Director of Research to assess and share the learnings from grantmaking, connecting them to the furtherance of our mission. S/he will contribute to the design and management of SFE’s relationship based grantmaking approach.

Responsibilities: Manage the Relationships team to source, vet, and recommend potential grantees to the Board of Directors, and to engage with current grantees to ensure that they are supported Ensure that new grant ideas are aligned with strategy, and that ongoing grant relationships are effectively monitored Lead and manage SFE’s technical assistance and capacity building opportunities for grantee partners, with particular attention to monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, program development, communications and fundraising Work closely with Director of Research to make connections between academic, policy, and field work, and to assess and share the learnings from our grantmaking in service of the mission Ensure grantmaking team collects data and information required for effective evaluation Propose, design, and implement new initiatives and projects that will elevate SFE’s mission and grantees’ work

Qualifications: Minimum of 10+ years of experience working in nonprofit, philanthropy, or relevant field Significant experience with managing a team on a broad array of projects and supporting a diverse group with varied educational and professional backgrounds Knowledge of private foundation operating and finance regulations Strong written and verbal skills Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work Flexibility and ability to operate effectively within uncertainty Entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and strong alignment with SFE’s mission