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About the role: CLA is looking to hire a Senior Grant Administrator for our CLA Foundation in our Minneapolis, MN office. The Senior Grant Administrator of the CLA Foundation is responsible for managing the grantmaking process of the CLA Foundation, overseeing the volunteer grant reviewers, and serving as a point of contact for all current and potential grantees. Since its inception in 2015, the CLA Foundation has granted more than $8 million to advance career opportunities in communities across the nation. The CLA Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) organization funded solely by donations from CLA family members and does not accept grant proposals from outside organizations - all grant nominations originate from CLA family members. Each year, CLA family members are invited to nominate organizations they believe are not only making a difference in their community, but also share the Foundation's intent to promote and support diverse individuals and organizations that align with our mission of "connecting diverse networks to create career opportunities through education, employment, and entrepreneurship." We are proud of the opportunities we have been able to create together. Success in this role is effectively facilitating the foundation's grant administration, tracking incoming funding requests, and guiding them through the process seamlessly. The position is responsible for setting standards, formulating policies and deadlines, scrutinizing proposals for completeness, and ensuring adherence to foundation and regulatory processes and standards. As the Senior Grant Administrator; you will: Support the Foundation's online grantmaking software, including coordinating usage across departments to ensure maximization of the investment and maintain a relationship with the Grants Management software provider. Provide administration for the grants process throughout all stages, including receiving, assessing, tracking, payment/check requests, documenting all inquiries and/or proposals; assuring that submitted documentation meets all Foundation and legal requirements; and maintaining accurate and timely records of Foundation grant-making and other programmatic activities. Steward relationships with prospective and current grantees by fielding questions and providing technical support during the grantmaking application and decision processes, as well as general communications and outreach. Train internal and external stakeholders on nomination, grant submission and review processes. Support management of reporting, stewardship materials, acknowledgments, and additional correspondence from prospective and current grantees. Support the Foundation's finance and communication functions; generate requested information, data, and reports from information maintained in the grants management database or other sources of information. Coordinate and maintain grant cycle calendar and site visit schedules; assist with preparing grant-related materials for Committee Meetings and CLA Foundation board meetings. Assist in implementing new Grant Management software across the organization. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as nonprofit management, business administration, or communications preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in grant management, grant administration, nonprofit programming, or foundation management. . Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of grant processes and practices, including knowledge of foundation compliance standards Knowledge of financial and budgeting aspects of an organization. Experience implementing new software and/or grant making programs. Fluency with technology and aptitude for database applications, including Excel and/or grants management or customer relationship management software. Our Perks: Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!) Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave Paid Volunteer Time Off Mental health coverag Quarterly Wellness stipend Fertility benefits Complete list of benefits #LI-NC1 Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Click to learn about your hiring rights. Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits click . CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability