Director of Competitive Grantmaking Job at Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • Baton Rouge Area Foundation
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

THE BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION  

Director of Competitive Grantmaking  

About the Baton Rouge Area Foundation  

Created in 1964, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation is among the largest community foundations in the country. We are working to build a thriving and resilient future for all in Baton Rouge and beyond. Our team delivers on this vision through the following key activities: 

  • Catalyzing change and positive opportunity in our community  

The Foundation leads civic projects with annual support from our members. This work seeks to address the most pressing barriers to opportunity and is guided by data and community need. 

 

  • Fostering a strong philanthropic environment  

We believe philanthropy is for everyone. The Foundation supports philanthropists at every stage of their journey of giving - providing education, counsel, and tools to help them support nonprofits and the community at large with their time, knowledge, and resources. 

 

  • Empowering changemakers and nonprofits  

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides strategic and technical support to nonprofit organizations. We build relationships with and between nonprofits in our area, connect organizations to funding opportunities, offer consulting services for fundraising and planning, and lead educational fellowships. 

 

 

Job Description  

The Director of Competitive Grantmaking is responsible for the oversight and management of competitive grants, scholarships, and the Foundation’s employee relief funds. The Director of Competitive Grantmaking reports directly to the Vice President of Enterprise Strategy of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. 

Core Responsibilities: 

Oversee and manage all processes and staff related to the Foundation’s scholarship, competitive grantmaking, and employee relief fund programs. The Director will be responsible for: 

  • Management of the competitive grants staff 
  • Overseeing the application process and compliance for all applicants for consideration 
  • Ensuring appropriate records are maintained 
  • Overseeing staff responsible for confirming each awarded applicant maintains eligibility in the event of multi-year grants 
  • Continuously improving upon application processes 
  • Ensuring all applications processed are complete and in compliance with any client, IRS, EAF, or BRAF requirements 
  • Representing the Foundation at check presentations 
  • Organizing nonprofit presentations for selection committees 

Serve as relationship manager for employee relief funds 

Oversight of the Foundation’s internal application processes, including the John W. Barton Sr. Excellence in Non-Profit Management Awards

Coordinate with the Philanthropic Advancement, Nonprofit Excellence, Communications, and Finance teams when support or their expertise is needed 

Represent the Foundation at community meetings, conferences and other public events. 

Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Enterprise Strategy 

 

Required Competencies and Characteristics: 

  • Prior experience managing a team of 2+ individuals 
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ work experience 
  • Ability to exercise strong discretion 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive files and conversations 
  • A strong, team-oriented work ethic. 
  • A willingness and ability to take a flexible, creative and multi-disciplinary approach to drive results-oriented strategies.
  • Excellent communication, relationship development and management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail in work performed. 
  • Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines.
  • Ability to exercise mature, independent judgment and respond calmly and quickly to dynamic and changing situations. 
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 

 

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Relief, Flexible hours,

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