Grants Officer Safety Net at Confidential Employer

Grants Officer Safety Net

A major private philanthropic foundation with a longstanding commitment to strengthening Jewish life and creating meaningful impact in the United States and Israel is building a new grantmaking team and seeking an experienced Grants Officer focused on Safety Net initiatives.

This is a newly created position reporting to the Executive Vice President of Grants. The Grants Officer will bring expertise in human services, philanthropy, and community needs by focusing on advancing opportunities to support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people experiencing food insecurity within the Jewish community in the United States.

For nearly three decades, this leading private philanthropic foundation has helped shape a vibrant Jewish future in the United States and Israel. Through strategic philanthropy and partnerships with high-potential organizations and leaders, the Foundation brings resources, expertise, and long-term commitment to initiatives that strengthen Jewish life, support communities, and address critical needs.

Its work spans education and culture, safety net initiatives, and Israel from strengthening Jewish education and deepening connections between American Jews and Israel to supporting vulnerable populations and preserving Jewish memory and culture. Across these areas, the Foundation seeks to translate vision into action and philanthropy into scalable, lasting impact.

Monitor trends, research, emerging needs, and promising approaches in disability, aging, and food insecurity.

Identify philanthropic investment opportunities within the Jewish community in alignment with Foundation priorities.

Analyze community needs, service gaps, and effective models for reaching underserved populations and improving access.

Evaluate organizations, programs, and funding opportunities against Foundation priorities.

Build relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders.

Review proposals and participate in the due diligence processes.

Monitor grantee compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.

Prepare reports and recommendations for the Board and/or Board committees.

Collaborate closely with the finance office, legal department, and colleagues across the grants team.

Apply sound judgment and human services expertise to philanthropic decisions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

At least five years of full-time professional experience.

Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred.

Knowledge of disability, aging, and/or food insecurity sectors in the United States.

Ability to assess organizations, programs, and philanthropic investment opportunities using strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and an understanding of philanthropic strategy.

Experience in grant development, due diligence, monitoring/reporting, and portfolio analysis.

Strong strategic thinking, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Experience with grants management systems, data management practices, and metadata standards.

Desire and willingness to work collaboratively.

This is an opportunity to bring human-services expertise directly into philanthropic decision-making while being part of a new team of grant makers driving major impact on the national and global scales. Candidates from the broader human-services, nonprofit, community foundation, and philanthropic sectors are encouraged to consider the opportunity. The foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Reports to: Executive Vice President of Grants Employment: Full-time Location: New York City; hybrid schedule, currently three days per week in the office, subject to change Salary: $120,000$150,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: Exceptional benefits package