Grants Manager managing healthcare, science, and research funding portfolios for Canada’s Azrieli Foundation.
Evaluating grants, developing initiatives, and supporting Board-level philanthropic decisions across Canada and Israel.
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of grants within the Healthcare, Science and Research pillar
Maintain knowledge of trends, emerging issues, evaluations, academic literature, policy, and innovations to enhance grant-making strategies
Develop strategies and policies with senior leaders for CEO and Board consideration, and implement approved strategies
Identify funding and partnership opportunities aligned with charitable tax laws and the Foundation’s mission
Ensure proposals and documentation comply with the Foundation’s grant-making process, policies, and strategic framework
Conduct preliminary evaluations of submissions
Develop grant key performance indicators for Senior Management approval
Develop, review, and modify initiatives in strategic areas and prepare them for Board presentation
Attend relevant conferences and position the Foundation’s brand
Administer grants from intake through payment processing and report monitoring
Follow up with funded organizations to ensure goals are met and funds are spent as agreed
Assess grant performance and outcomes to inform future funding decisions
Contribute to the Science Grant Awards Program
Communicate with funded organizations regarding Foundation brand standards
Liaise with funded organizations on joint projects
Requirements
Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD) or equivalent experience
Minimum three years of experience working in a similar role in a public or not-for-profit organization
Work experience in healthcare or research in Canada or Israel is an asset
Robust project management skills; PMP is an asset
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Curious, analytical thinker
Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and implementation skills
Ability to take direction from multiple people and proactively manage that dynamic
Detail- and deadline-oriented with strong multitasking skills
Customer- and service-oriented, with ability to adapt to different personalities and approaches
Adaptable and comfortable with change
Confident and proactive approach to resolving issues
Knowledge of MS Office
Proficiency with web-based program management and knowledge-sharing platforms
Highly organized, flexible, creative, and resourceful; able to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight timelines
Knowledge of French is an asset
Benefits
Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes
Workplace committed to equity, diversity and inclusion
Accommodation during the application or recruitment process
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