Walton Enterprises has an opening on the Walton Family Foundation Legal team seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Manager – Grants Administration.
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We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:
a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement
About the Position
This is a position for a grants administration professional with at least 5 years of experience. Ideally, you will have a working knowledge of the legal rules that apply to tax-exempt organizations, specifically private foundations. This role will also manage the WFF Grants Admin team.
What you will do
Responsibilities
Oversee WFF Grants Administration team of 4-6 associates
Assess existing grants management processes, resources and capabilities to inform opportunities for greater efficiency and efficacy
Develop and implement a plan to evolve the function to service anticipated growth in volume and complexity of grantmaking
Own grantmaking infrastructure (processes, policies / guidelines, systems)
Partner with colleagues (e.g., Strategy Office, Accounting) to better collect and reflect grant data in reporting and tax returns
Support WFF in maintaining up-to-date process and policy and documentation
Help train associates on WFF grant processes and policies as well as relevant IRS regulations relevant to private foundation grantmaking
Own grantmaking templates (e.g., application, agreement letters, reporting); partner with Legal, Technology and other key stakeholders to update as needed.
Serve as primary business lead for SmartSimple and for any potential future software systems to support grants management
Serve as a resource on IRS regulations and other Federal and state laws applicable to grantmaking
Serve on / lead WFF-wide Effective Grantmaking Group
Who we are looking for
Qualifications required for your success
5+ years of grants management experience with a deep understanding of grants processes and related financial and compliance issues, with a very strong preference for private foundation-related grantmaking experience
At least 2 years of staff management experience, including proven track record in staff development
Knowledge and experience with grants management systems, preferably SmartSimple
Proven organization and planning/time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills
Highly collaborative, hands-on leadership style and track record
Strong understanding of IRS rules and regulations governing private foundations
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Knowledge about donor advised funds and IRS lobbying and campaign intervention rules is a plus.
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
Salary Range: $102,000-$128,000
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, and credit check.
About the Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. Three generations of the descendants of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, and their spouses, work together to lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of grants management experience with a deep understanding of grants processes and related financial and compliance issues, with a very strong preference for private foundation-related grantmaking experience
At least 2 years of staff management experience, including proven track record in staff development
Knowledge and experience with grants management systems, preferably SmartSimple
