Head of Grant Making
- Employer
- National Philanthropic Trust UK
- Location
- London (Hybrid) or Remote
- Salary
- c. £65,000
- Closing date
- 8 Feb 2022
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- Sector
- Not for Profit / Charity
- Responsibilities
- Executive Management
- Position/Level
- Senior Management, Department Head
- Contract Type
- Permanent
The Role
National Philanthropic Trust UK (NPT) and NPT Transatlantic are independent charities driven by our mission to make philanthropy more convenient and efficient for donors. We offer donor-advised fund (DAF) giving vehicles to individuals, family offices, and wealth managers. A donor-advised fund is a philanthropic fund established under an umbrella charity, like NPT UK or NPT Transatlantic, that administers the fund on behalf of the donor.
The Head of Grant Making is responsible for managing all aspects of grant making for NPT UK and NPT Transatlantic, including assuring that grant recommendations from donors are processed in a timely manner, determining appropriate compliance, overseeing the process from initial recommendation through approval and payment of grants, communicating as needed with donors and grantee organisations, and assuring that grant processes and payments are always in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
In addition, this position manages all aspects of the NPT Transatlantic Designated Fund programme, including contributions in and grants paid, as well as communication with both donors and grantees.
The position reports to the CEO and works closely with Operations staff on overall grant making and with the Philanthropic Services team in the US on bespoke DAFs and any other special projects.
The Candidate
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in philanthropy, financial services, grants management or related fields
- Passion for philanthropy and the need to make giving easier for donors and charities.
- Knowledge of best practices in philanthropic giving globally, including UK, Middle East, and US preferred.
- Ability to think strategically and operate tactically to achieve results. Ability to work independently. Comfort with ambiguity and proven ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce.
- Ability to balance the needs of donors and advisors with the capabilities of the organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of compliance, governance, grant making, philanthropy marketplace and donor community preferred.
- Flexible and able to meet competing demands on time and focus.
- Strong project management and organizations skills, capable of multi-tasking.
- Track record of analyzing and implementing process improvements to improve efficiency and enhance risk management
- Strong conceptual skills; a strategic thinker.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills. Excellent writing and speaking skills.
- Demonstrate an ability reviewing, proof-reading, editing and drafting technical documents.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and possesses high sense of initiative.
- Poise and tact in donor relations; great people skills.
- Possess fine balance between being team player while capable of effective independent work.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit www.berwickpartners.co.uk/84889
For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:
William Pringle
Partner
William.Pringle@berwickpartners.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 8th February 2022.
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