Job Posting: Grants Manager - Private Foundations Services Team

About Us: The Private Foundations Services Team (PFS) at J.P. Morgan Private Bank partners with foundation principals and decision-makers to preserve favorable tax status and manage administrative responsibilities. Our team, with decades of experience in nonprofit management and grantmaking, oversees over 10,000 grant requests annually. As part of the Private Bank, we offer clients a robust professional network to enhance their philanthropic impact. PFS facilitates nearly $400 million in annual giving, collaborating with diverse grantee partners across various program areas.

Role Overview: The Grants Manager will oversee the grants administration process for multiple philanthropic portfolios, ensuring alignment with established goals and objectives. This role involves developing innovative strategies to enhance performance, maintaining the integrity of the grants database, and generating related correspondence. The Grants Manager will coordinate with internal partners to optimize grant-making strategies, manage risks, and present grant recommendations for approval.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage grants administration for client foundations. Innovate and improve grants administration functions. Ensure accuracy and integrity of the grants database. Generate and manage grants-related correspondence. Process grant payments and track efficiently. Respond to program inquiries via phone/email. Coordinate with internal partners on grant-making strategies. Support PFS Program Officers and other team members on special projects.

Skills Required:

Excellent oral and written communication. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Problem-solving and risk management capabilities. Client servicing and relationship management. Teamwork and personal effectiveness.

Experience:

Undergraduate degree required. Preferred experience in fiduciary and investment operations, accounting, paralegal work, grant administration, or nonprofit employment.