Director of Operations and Administration

Director of Operations and Administration

Posted on August 01, 2024

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Portfolio Manager will spearhead select grantmaking efforts, contribute to the development of the Foundation’s Jewish Life and Israel strategy, and build the Foundation’s public presence. S/he will work on other strategic projects outside the Jewish Life and Israel portfolio as needed. S/he will report to the Vice President, Jewish Life and Israel.

• Identify prospect grantee organizations that align with the foundation’s mission and strategy
• Independently manage all aspects of moving a potential grantee through the foundation’s due diligence process including:
  Accurately assessing the strength of an organization’s leadership, strategic plan, financial condition, demonstrated efficacy and potential for impact
• Leading strategic planning sessions, which may focus on issues like theory of change, model codification, strategic priority identification, and future growth
• Performing, or working with Portfolio Associate to perform, all necessary quantitative and qualitative analyses, which may include benchmarking, financial modeling, and competitive assessment
• Developing or refining a strategic, business, and/or implementation plan in partnership with the organization
• Determining, in conjunction with the Director, whether a grant should be pursued, and if so, elements
• Producing materials including grant papers for trustee review;
  Presenting the proposed grant to trustees;
  Preparing the grantee to present to Foundation trustees
• Developing and finalizing the grant agreement

One8 Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers3 .