Corporate Responsibility, Global Philanthropy- Associate Grants Manager, JP Morgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase strives to be a catalyst for meaningful, positive and sustainable change in communities across the globe. JPMorgan Chase annually invests more than $300 million to create pathways to opportunity so that individuals have access to the knowledge, skills, resources and capital they need to secure their futures and compete in the global economy. Our programs seek to address key drivers of economic inequality experienced by vulnerable populations around the globe through four key focus areas: Community Development, Jobs and Skills, Financial Capability, and Small Business. Please visit JPMorgan Chase & Co. Corporate Responsibility for more information.

The Corporate Responsibility (CR) Division is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm's CR agenda by crafting goals, policies and initiatives that align with and support the firm's business strategies, reflect our values and support the communities where we do business. The Division includes Global Philanthropy, Global Government Relations and Public Policy, the JPMorgan Chase Institute and Sustainable Finance.

Global Philanthropy is seeking to fill the role of Grants Manager, who will be located in its office in Washington, DC. The Grants Manager will provide support to the Grants Management team and various grant making teams globally. S/he will work on a team of five and report to the Vice President, Grants Management to implement the Foundation’s grantmaking processes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the Grants Management team to manage the grant making process for Global Philanthropy’s regions. This includes:
• Manage the Letter of Inquiry and Full Application
• Support proposal development
• Support with grant budget management and reporting (including payments)
• Draft grant agreements and manage the grant agreement process
• Manage day-to-day records in the firm’s grants database (Cybergrants)
• Work with grantees on annual reports and financials
• Help with grant materials
• Collaborate to improve Global Philanthropy's grantmaking process and procedures
• Lead short-and-long term projects to support the Foundation’s overall grantmaking goals
• Support reporting and metrics
• Manage SharePoint site (for grant agreements) and communications to grantmaking teams
• Role based in Washington, DC or Wilmington, DE with minimal travel

• The Grants Manager position requires a minimum of 5-8 years experience in a grants management-related role. Experience in a position requiring knowledge of grantmaking rules and regulations and private or corporate foundation policy is preferred.
• Experience working with nonprofits including performing due diligence, reviewing financial documents, analyzing grant making risk;
• Strong understanding of IRS charitable law;
• Strong understanding and ability to diligently review financial statements;
• Ability to implement grantmaking policies and processes;
• Experience and background in a similar position, and interest in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector;
• Prior knowledge of grants management software;
• Demonstrated experience working with many teams;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, to prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks, and to work under deadlines and changing priorities;
• Experience and/or inclination to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Bachelor’s degree required

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