Grants and Operations Associate

The Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF) is seeking an experienced nonprofit professional to serve as a Grants and Operations Associate. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Operations, the Grants and Operations Associate is responsible for helping support both incoming and outgoing grant activities, as well as internal operations, of the RFF.

RFF’s main office location is 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115. This role is a hybrid role based in the New York area. RFF offers highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Grants administration

Update Smart Simple, RFF’s grants management platform, including entering grant records, reporting and payment schedules, and updating organization contact information

Creating, and maintaining grant files

Follow up with grantees and program staff to receive overdue reports.

Ensure Donor Advised Fund data and RFF general donation information is entered in Raiser's Edge.

Support preparation and distribution of grant materials.

Partner with the Grants Manager to review proposals and supporting documentation to ensure due diligence and compliance, including creating due diligence checklist materials and following up with grantees on missing or incomplete materials.

Perform general administrative functions to support the AGA team including purchasing supplies, scheduling meetings and booking meeting space, and coordinating document signatures as requested.

Oversee RFF’s general email account and main telephone line.

Check the in-office mail and support RFF staff in sending out mail as necessary.

Support the Admin-Grants-Accounting team in scheduling staff and board meetings as needed.

Manage institutional memberships and subscriptions and circulate program opportunities at various membership organizations to staff.

Support scheduling and planning of internal/external meetings including ordering catering and coordinating with RBF operations staff.

Create forms and collect information from staff and board as needed.

Manage monthly expenses and AMEX reports for staff. Support Finance team with other data entry as requested.

Assist in reconciling special project fund and donor advised fund balances in Quick Books as needed.

Enter gift data into RFF’s constituent management system (CMS), Raiser's Edge. Partner with program teams to enter donation information and prospect tracking in Raiser's Edge.

Support program teams by creating and pulling fundraising reports in Raiser's Edge

Review incoming grant agreements and identify any compliance concerns for Assistant Director of Operations, and partner with the Operations and Finance Manager to track grant restrictions.

Track funder report and proposal deadlines in Raiser's Edge.

Support program teams as they put together reports to funders including compiling materials and tracking due dates to meet deadlines.

Process acknowledgement letters for incoming donations to RFF and review with the appropriate senior staff members.

Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the use of office computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a sometimes fast- paced environment with competing deadlines.

Sound judgement and discretion.

An ability to work independently and in a collaborative setting.

Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

BA/BS plus at least two years of experience working in a nonprofit development, operations, or grant support role.

Experience managing data throughout multiple platforms.…