Officer, Grant Operations

ImpactAssets

Officer, Grant Operations at ImpactAssets managing grant processing for domestic and international operations. Overseeing a team to ensure compliance with IRS requirements and operational efficiencies.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage grantmaking process – identify, track & address issues/tailored expectations (special grant letters/agreements, text, acknowledgement) to ensure all grantmaking is compliant with IRS guidelines and executed in a timely manner
Manage and execute the day-to-day grantmaking process, ensuring all recommendations are processed accurately, compliantly, and on time in alignment with director-level oversight
Review and approve all grant recommendation entries in the DAF system, verifying required documentation and current grantee eligibility
Review and update payment details for grantees when electronic payment is requested
Prepare and submit grant approvals for director-level review as required
Review and finalize all grant letters, ensuring accuracy and any tailored expectations are reflected
Serve as a first-tier escalation point for complex or non-standard grant recommendations, applying sound judgment to triage and resolve issues within established risk tolerance, and escalating to the Director or operations leadership as appropriate
Serve as a first point of contact and functional resource for grant payment issuance and reporting, and escalating matters outside established parameters to operations leadership as needed
Provide daily oversight, guidance, and coaching to grants team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or related field; minimum 8 years of experience in operations, financial services, investment management, or nonprofit administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience managing a team
Experience with donor-advised funds and grantmaking best practices strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of DAF grantmaking processes, due diligence requirements, and compliance standards, domestic and international
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an investigative mindset, willing to dig deeper rather than accept information at face value
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with donors, advisors, and external partners
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
Ability to adapt to variable work volumes including periods of high activity
Strong sense of accountability and personal integrity; maintains confidentiality and acts in the best interest of the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unique benefits, including virtual work stipend and contribution to employee’s own Donor Advised Fund
Competitive total compensation, including discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, and generous time off plan
Comprehensive benefits package including full health and wellness coverage, professional development funding, and generous paid family and parental leave
Opportunities for training and career development in a fast-paced, progressive organization
Values-driven culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

grantmaking processDAF systemdue diligencecompliance standardsfinancial servicesinvestment managementnonprofit administrationprocess improvementsgrant approvalspayment processing

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscoachingaccountabilityintegrityadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree