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Grants Administrator

by London Community Foundation

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Jul 19, 2017
Experience: 2 Years
Education: College Diploma (2 years)
London Community Foundation

Job Description

Canada’s Community Foundations champion community vitality through 191 foundations across the country. They are connected by a national network to help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work and play.
 
 
London Community Foundation, incorporated in 1979 and the 12th largest community foundation in Canada, is dedicated to improving communities across London and Middlesex County through collaboration, strategic leadership and innovative solutions to charitable giving. If you’re selectively searching for a role with purpose and meaning, consider joining our team as
 
GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR

Role
Reporting to the Director, Grants, provide comprehensive support for the ten distinct grant programs the organization mandates. This role will also be responsible for managing The Raiser’s Edge database.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Grants Processing
    • Supports Director in administration of various grant programs (including awards & scholarships). Tasks include, but not limited to:
      • Processing grant requests: preparing grant instruction forms and supporting back up documents, letters and liaison communication with finance department for payments.
      • Administer application intake process using excel and custom online platform tools
 
  • Grants Analysis
    • Support Director in monitoring and tracking the impact of the various grants and programs supported which may require developing metrics and utilizing tools
 
  • The Raiser’s Edge Management
    • Primary Lead for integrity of database and for complex data requirements.
    • Tasks include, but not limited to:
      • Facilitating the maintenance and consistent implementation of procedures
      • Manage and trouble-shoot database accessing Blackbaud supports
      • Responsible for coordination and clean-up of database as required during on-going control and integrity testing
  • Meeting & Event Organization Support
    • Key contributor to organizing the Foundation’s annual event at which grant announcements are made
    • Plan venue and other logistical details for committee meetings and other meetings where required
  • Other
    • Back up Executive, Financial and Operations Administrators as required.
    • Projects for system and process improvements within the grants and donor relations departments
Qualifications
Education
  • College Certificate or Diploma in Administration is preferred.

  • Training/Certification in The Raiser’s Edge

Skills
  • Required: Minimum 1 year comprehensive applied experience with The Raiser’s Edge.
  • Advanced level Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
  • Organized; ability to juggle competing interests.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong commitment to quality effort and outstanding results.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in an Administrative role in a Foundation or not-for-profit agency.
  • Demonstrated organization experience and expertise in Raisers Edge.
Other
  • A current Police Background Check is required.
To apply
London Community Foundation prides itself on its commitment to administrative fairness, diversity and equitable employment practices.
 
Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume (a single document in PDF format is preferred) by 4.00 pm Wednesday, August 9th to Cathie@lcf.on.ca
 
All applications will be acknowledged. A detailed Job Description and other relevant documents will be provided to those candidates who are invited to a first interview. Please visit our web site at www.lcf.on.ca