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About Crown Family Philanthropies

Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company (see below) and supports the Crown Family's philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. In 2009, after more than 60 years of family grantmaking under the name Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, CFP was developed to represent an array of family grantmaking practices. Today the legacy of Arie and Ida Crown lives on in the work continued by their descendants, who remain dedicated to the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, or "repairing the world." Supported by a professional staff of experts, CFP is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who come together for strategic grantmaking.
 

Why work for us?

Henry Crown and Company (HCC) is a Chicago-based, privately-held operation - not a 501(c)(3) - that manages business interests and coordinates investments falling into four broadly-defined categories: publicly-traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees.  We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results.  Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.

Position Description

The Gun Violence Prevention Program Analyst supports the Crown Family Philanthropies' Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) portfolio through programmatic, team, and grants administration support. This role works closely with the GVP team and trustees through the Gun Violence Prevention Committee structure to advance grantmaking, fundraising, research, and community engagement efforts. The ideal candidate brings a strong commitment to social justice, curiosity, analytical skills, and an interest or background in one or more gun violence prevention strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between the Gun Violence Prevention program team and the Grants Management team and CFP administration to ensure the grants database is accurately maintained by implementing proper processes for proposals, grant recommendations, grant reports, and grant agreements, thus ensuring seamless communication of data and relevant information
• Support the Gun Violence Prevention team in planning, development, and production of materials for grantmaking and strategy meetings; this includes managing multiple deadlines in the proposal review and meeting preparation process
• Communicate grant cycle process requirements to grantees and applicants, responding to inquiries as needed; exercise judgment regarding managing deadlines, expectations and level of information shared with grantee and candidate organizations
• Review grantee progress reports and work with relevant Program staff to determine if grant requirements have been met, including the development and tracking of the data dashboard
• Assist in the coordination of meeting planning, site visits, and other learning opportunities to increase family engagement within the Gun Violence Prevention program area
• Attend and provide administrative support for Gun Violence Prevention grantmaking and strategy meetings
• Assist with research and/or data analysis for assigned Gun Violence Prevention portfolio areas
• Support Grants Management team in ensuring high-quality, accurate, and efficient data entry for grantmaking work across the Foundation
• Coordinate with CFP teams across program areas, operations, strategy, and family engagement to ensure cross-functional communication and consistency
• Track, report, and coordinate the foundation's, family's, and partners' fundraising efforts for Gun Violence Prevention initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or commensurate field experience required
• 2+ years of experience in the philanthropic/non-profit space, preferably surrounding gun violence prevention work
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly/succinctly, ask effective questions, listen, observe, and synthesize multiple inputs with sensitivity, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Ability to analyze complex and controversial issues with objectivity, to exhibit critical thinking skills, and to discuss and write about such issues in a neutral, balanced, and thorough manner
• Experience with grant cycle management, grantmaking analysis, research/writing, and administration support is preferred
• Ability to play a collaborative role within the Program team
• Superb organizational skills, including ability to manage simultaneous priorities
• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when tackling administrative tasks and data entry
• Ability to solve problems independently and in groups
• Curiosity and passion for social impact related to gun violence prevention
• Capacity for peer mentorship and training
• Willingness to take initiative and bring new concepts to the team
• Ability to thrive in a family-centered enterprise
• General knowledge and familiarity with the public safety, gun violence prevention, and corporate sector desirable

The Starting Salary Range: $80k - $85k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CC Industries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.