Grants Associate (Remote)

Develop and manage surveys to gather demographic, impact, and other data from grantee partners and funding applicants, in partnership with other departments such as Investments.

Collect data about funding recipients, maintaining up to date, accessible information using systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Forms, and other processes and team tools.

Analyze collected data and provide statistics, information, and recommendations that inform funding decisions to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion of communities.

Analyze and manage data on grants and donations and contribute to reporting needed for various internal and external purposes, including the SPL team, Finance, the WES Board and senior leadership dashboards and forecasts.

Support WES Grantmaking team in working with their portfolios of grantee partners, including but not limited to tracking grantee deliverables and outcomes, conducting initial review of grant applications, proposals, and reports, and participating in planning meetings, as needed.

Provide project management support to ensure successful implementation of special projects.

Support meeting prep, coordination, calendaring, and conference call coordination, note-taking, follow-up, and logistics.

Required:

A Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field

2+ years of relevant professional experience coordinating administrative activities.. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong data management skills coupled with analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Techy savvy and comfortable using new applications and programs; ability to gain a strong command of new systems.

Learning oriented with an openness to trying new approaches and solutions to grantmaking.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to deliver high-quality, accurate work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.

Bring a customer-service mindset and approach, particularly in supporting funding applicants, grantee and investee partners, and WES colleagues.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired :

Professional experience in philanthropy, grants management, immigration, refugee resettlement, and/or social sectors strongly preferred.

Experience with Salesforce as a CRM, data management or grants management tool

World Education Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. For us, diversity goes beyond compliance – it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

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This position is an existing vacancy and is currently open for hire.