The Powell Foundation Houston , TX 77019
Posted 5 days ago
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Powell Foundation is a private, family foundation that strives to be a catalyst for impactful initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. The Foundation prioritizes funding organizations that serve residents in Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties, principally in the fields of public education, the arts, conservation, and human services. A primary focus of the Foundation is ensuring that all children have access to a robust, first-class public education and the support needed to develop to their full potential. The Foundation is incorporated in Texas and governed by a board of eleven directors comprised of two generations of the Powell family and three independent directors. It is served by a small staff located in Houston.
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Powell Foundation seeks a mission-driven and process-oriented Grants Manager to streamline and support our $20M annual grantmaking process. As the backbone of our grant operations, you will ensure seamless grant cycles, efficient administration, and accurate reporting. Your organizational expertise will empower our team to improve efficiency, increase our ability to glean insights, and maximize the resources we can direct to fund impactful programs in our community. The Grants Manager will be an eager learner, detail-oriented, enjoy project management, and thrive in creating systems and analytical tools. The position reports to the Director of Learning and Evaluation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grant Manager role includes the following:
Grants Administration & Operations
System Administration & Data Analysis
Relationship Management & Communication
Requirements
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DESIRED
The ideal candidate for the position will have at least 2-3 years of professional experience, including experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to build relationships with diverse audiences, humility, a demonstrated track record of working well in a team environment, exceptional attention to detail, an ability to organize complex information and systems, and an exceptional service approach to his/her work.
Specifically, the successful candidate will have the following experience, skills & mindsets:
Benefits
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000, depending on prior experience and skills. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) based in Houston. A comprehensive benefits package, including paid medical, dental, and vision benefits; generous paid-time-off (PTO); a retirement savings plan with up to 4% match; and an annual professional development stipend, is offered to all full-time employees.
The Powell Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.
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