Grants ManagerVirginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Grants Director

Company: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Date Posted: May 7, 2026

Honoring the legacy of Virginia Galvin Piper, the Trust supports organizations that enrich health, well-being, and opportunity for the people of Maricopa County. The Trust focuses on Arts and Culture, Children, Education, Healthcare and Medical Research, Older Adults, and Religious Organizations.

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The Grants Director plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of Piper Trust’s grants administration and tracking functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position provides senior operational leadership across the full grant lifecycle—from initial inquiry and application review through approval, payment, reporting, and closeout. The role helps ensure that grantmaking practices are efficient, compliant, well‑documented, and reflective of Piper Trust’s commitment to thoughtful partnership with grantee organizations.

Serving as Piper Trust’s internal expert on grants administration, the Grants Director oversees policies, processes, systems, regulatory compliance, and data integrity related to grantmaking operations. The position partners closely with colleagues across program, finance, communications, and executive leadership teams to support sound fiduciary oversight, informed decision‑making, and mission‑aligned philanthropy.

This is an opportunity for a detail‑oriented, systems‑minded professional who brings both operational rigor and a collaborative approach to their work. The ideal candidate will have an affinity for technology and process improvement, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity with sound judgment and adaptability.

Equally important is the ability to serve as a thoughtful advisor and partner to colleagues across the organization, balancing technical expertise with strong communication and relationship‑building skills. The Grants Director will thrive in an environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement, responsiveness, and shared accountability in support of meaningful community impact.

This is a fully in‑office position based in Phoenix, Arizona. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, this position may be filled at either the Manager or Director level.

Demonstrates deep expertise in grants management operations across the full grant lifecycle, ensuring processes are efficient, accurate, well‑documented, and aligned with organizational priorities. Brings a strong systems orientation, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in grants administration, reporting, and data integrity.

Maintains a strong understanding of private foundation regulations, compliance requirements, and governance practices. Ensures grantmaking activities adhere to internal policies, IRS regulations, audit standards, and reporting requirements while supporting sound fiduciary oversight and risk management.

Builds effective partnerships across program, finance, communications, and leadership teams to support informed decision‑making and mission‑aligned grantmaking. Serves as a responsive thought partner and trusted resource, balancing technical expertise with strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of grants administration processes and private foundation compliance requirements.
• Experience administering or serving as a primary user of a grants management database or CRM system. Experience with akoyaGO preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts related to grantmaking and payments.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan strategically, set realistic objectives, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including…