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The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is a $200 million dollar community foundation focused on enriching the quality of life in Washtenaw County. Our assets have doubled since 2015 and now AAACF is one of the 20 fastest-growing community foundations in the US. Founded in 1963, AAACF administers over 600 charitable funds. Through a core team of Trustees, employees, and hundreds of volunteers, AAACF works to connect people, charitable causes, and permanent capital for community impact. To learn more, visit www.aaacf.org.

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Statistics show that marginalized groups - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. AAACF is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement below, we encourage you to still consider applying. Who knows, you might be the right for another future role!

Mission & Vision: The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation enriches the quality of life in our region through its knowledgeable leadership, engaged grantmaking, and creative partnerships with donors to make philanthropic investments and build endowment.

If social justice, equity issues, and the potential to make a real difference get you excited, then we want you to leverage your human services skills and expertise to make a difference across the Washtenaw Community.

Position Summary: The Grants Coordinator is responsible for the management of the grant-making administration of the AAACF. This process includes creating competitive applications and their processes, shepherding grants from proposal to payment declination and closure. To be effective in this position, the Grants Coordinator must work collaboratively across multiple departments and constituents, demonstrating a deep understanding of the needs of grantees, donors and other stakeholders and ensuring that those perspectives are incorporated in the grant-making process. The Grants Coordinator is accountable for the accuracy of all grant data reported internally or externally for the Foundation and its supporting organizations.

Compensation & Benefits: Starting pay is $52,000 – $60,000, based on experience and relevant expertise. AAACF also provides a generous benefits package including Company-paid training, excellent health/dental/vision benefits, 403(b) with match, and company paid life/STD/LTD. Generous paid time off and paid holiday schedule.

Education & Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a field related to the nonprofit sector is required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit or foundation environment. Minimum one (1) year of experience in grants administration and processes preferred. Knowledge of federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant agreements and administration, including tax laws governing charitable contributions. Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager experience preferred. Fund accounting experience preferred. Technologically savvy with advanced computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), database programs, Internet and various cloud-based systems.

Other Requirements: Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion. Strong communication, written and verbal and interpersonal skills. Flexible, responsive, and collaborative work style with a strong service mentality. Familiarity with nonprofit funding and associated grant-making.

Primary Work Location: The Grants Coordinator must reside in Washtenaw County, Michigan and be willing to travel throughout the county as needed. Onsite attendance at AAACF’s Ann Arbor office four days per week, or more as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, arrest record (and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by local and/or federal Law). Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the business would result. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity by taking proactive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.