ForGood
Home / Jobs /Programs & Operations / Head of Grantmaking Operations
CF
Centre for Effective Altruism

Head of Grantmaking Operations

LocationUS-based, remote
SetupRemote
LevelSenior
Posted2d ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

Centre for Effective Altruism is hiring a remote Head of Grantmaking Operations (US-based) with a total compensation package of $157,435 to lead the operational backbone of their rapidly growing grantmaking.

Role
Head of Grantmaking Operations
Organization
Centre for Effective Altruism
Location
US-based, remote
Work setup
Remote
Level
Senior
Compensation
$157,435
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

CEA is seeking a Head of Grantmaking Operations to lead the operational backbone of their rapidly growing grantmaking, focusing on US charitable grantmaking and building systems for scaling operations.

What you'll do

  • Own accountability for the full grant lifecycle across CEA's funds
  • Partner with Program Officers and Heads of Funds to align on grant goals
  • Ensure complex grants are shaped well from the start
  • Serve as CEA's in-house authority on US charitable grantmaking
  • Lead the Grants Operations team
  • Design and develop better, more efficient grantmaking systems

What it takes

  • Substantial hands-on experience in US charitable grantmaking
  • Deep working knowledge of grantmaking frameworks
  • Experience structuring non-standard grants
  • Ability to turn manual operations into streamlined or automated ones
  • Calibrated judgment and the standing to make and defend hard calls
  • Experience managing and developing people

What you'll bring

Substantial hands-on experience in US charitable grantmakingDeep working knowledge of grantmaking frameworksExperience structuring non-standard grantsAbility to turn manual operations into streamlined or automated onesCalibrated judgment and the standing to make and defend hard callsExperience managing and developing people

How we treat you

private health insurance, flexible work hours, $6,000 annual professional development allowance, $6,000 mental health support allowance, extended parental leave, ergonomic equipment, 25 days of paid vacation, and more

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is US-based and remote.

What is the compensation package?

The total compensation package is $157,435, comprising a base salary of $143,123 and a 10% unconditional 401k contribution.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include substantial hands-on experience in US charitable grantmaking, deep working knowledge of grantmaking frameworks, and experience structuring non-standard grants.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the Centre for Effective Altruism's job application process.

When is the start date?

The start date is ideally in November 2026, but a later start can be considered for the right candidate.

How to apply

Apply directly on Centre for Effective Altruism's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

Apply now →

This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Centre for Effective Altruism's official posting before applying.