Grants and Operations Manager

The Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation
gkasim@jmcphilanthropy.com
Grants and Operations Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full-time
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Inspired by the Catholic worldview of its founders, The Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation is committed to helping the poor and disadvantaged, to supporting proven and promising educational institutions and programs, and to assisting organizations that provide healthcare and other vital human services. The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Grants & Operations Manager to join our team. This is a multifaceted role where you will participate in overseeing our grantmaking processes, managing financials, coordinating office operations, and supporting board meetings.
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What You’ll Do:
– Be a key point of contact and support for our entire grantmaking process.
– Administer grants management system including data entry and facilitating board member access.
– Reconcile and manage finances, working with accounting professionals and ensuring timely payments.
– Oversee daily office operations and be a go-to person for vendor management.
– Coordinate board meetings and provide support for meeting logistics.
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What We’re Looking For:
– A strong communicator who can manage relationships with grantees, vendors, staff, and board members.
– An analytical thinker and problem-solver who is curious, excited, and comfortable working with new systems, including grants management software and financial tracking tools.
– Someone who has a keen eye for detail and enjoys working on both big-picture strategy and day-to-day operations.
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Preferred Experiences and Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree
– Minimum 3 to 5 years in grants management, financial administration, or office management strongly preferred.
– Proficiency in data management and database systems; some experience with grants management systems preferred.
– Solid analytical, technological, and organizational skills with attention to priorities.
– Ability to manage multiple workload priorities and work with deadlines while remaining flexible.
– Strong organizational and communication skills.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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Salary Range: $85,000 to $110,000
Benefits: 100% employer funded health, dental, and vision insurance; 3 weeks paid vacation in addition to paid holidays; retirement plan
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If you’re passionate about making an impact and ready to take on a dynamic role at a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you. We look forward to learning more about how you can contribute to the success of our Foundation.
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How to Apply:
JMC Philanthropic Advisors will be conducting the search for the Leavey Foundation. We ask that interested parties submit a resume and letter of interest to info@jmcphilanthropy.com by Monday April 7, 2025.