Our grantmaking team is growing! Are you a relationship-centered professional ready to help steward values-driven investments that center trust, continuous learning, and the lifelong success of young people?About Us: Arthur Dean Family Foundation (ADFF) is a private nonprofit family foundation established in 2016. With a small staff team of five, the foundation makes approximately $4 million in annual grants to about 40 nonprofit organizations supporting young people in Marion, Hamilton, and Whitley Counties in Indiana. To date, ADFF has provided nearly $20 million in multi-faceted grantee partner support. Our vision is for all young people to acquire the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to discover who they are, shape their futures, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Partnership Strategy and Investments and alongside the Senior Manager of Partner Relationships, the Manager of Partner Relationships is an integral part of our core grantmaking team, stewarding ADFF's commitment to deep relationships with grantee partner organizations in support of thriving young people in Marion, Hamilton, and Whitley counties in Indiana.With a designated portfolio of grantee partners, this team member serves as the lead for developing the ADFF relationship with their grantee partners and stewarding the foundation's investment in the organization's impact and resilience. Managing relationships with grantee partners includes listening to their needs and solutions, serving as a thought partner, supporting capacity building priorities, and making funding recommendations to guide the Foundation's relationship-centered approach to philanthropy.The Manager of Partner Relationships also serves as the lead staff for coordinating and implementing grantee partner learning and networking programs in support of continuous improvement and relationship building within the ADFF grantee partner community.What You'll DoGrantee Partner Relationship Management
Serve as lead staff for a designated portfolio of grantee partners (15-20) centering ADFF's comprehensive partnership model, which focuses on authentic relationships, continuous learning, capacity buildling, and multi-faceted partner investments in support of young people.
In collaboration with the Grantee Partnership Team, make grant funding recommendations to support programmatic, capacity-building, or unrestricted support for aligned organizations.
Actively engage with grantee partners by listening to their needs and goals while building authentic relationships based on trust and respect.
Provide support to grantee partners to help them best leverage ADFF's full suite of resources.
Connect partners to resources that help them advance their missions or better leverage existing partnerships, capacity, and assets.
Attend grantee partners' programming and events, as needed.
Regularly share grantee partner updates and learnings to support collective knowledge building -internally and externally.
Partner Collective Learning + Capacity Building Coordination
Coordinate and implement grantee partner collective learning and networking opportunities.
Identify grantee partners' collective learnings and potential collaborations to inform decision-making and community-building.
Coordinate the collection and sharing of insights and trends that surface from ADFF's capacity building investments.
Curate and maintain a collection of learning and capacity building resources, including a list of relationship-centered nonprofit consultants/coaches, in support of grantee partners.
Operations and Culture
Participate in ongoing continuous improvement and co-design planning to refine the foundation's partnership model and grant-making processes.
Work as part of a cohesive, collaborative team emphasizing authentic relationships, courageous conversations, and ongoing learning.
Commit to continuous personal growth and learning related to ADFF's mission, values, and partner supports.
Provide support to board and advisory teams, as needed, helping to plan and prepare for meetings and carry out work between meetings in coordination with staff and board members.
What You'll Bring:
A minimum of 5-7 years' professional work experience in the nonprofit sector; experience with grantmaking a plus.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships and make connections across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders.
Grounded leadership skills, with the ability to engage in mission-driven, courageous conversations with grantee partners and the ADFF team.
Passion for the success of all young people and a commitment to an asset-based approach.
Appreciation of and demonstrated commitment to relationship-centered approaches, participatory decision-making, and continuous learning.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a joy-filled team.
Alignment with the Foundation's values of connection, clarity, courage, and curiosity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K with a foundation match
Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Wellness Room
Supportive and inclusive work environment
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