Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy

LocationWashington, D.C., New York City, or global

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted4w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The UN Foundation is hiring a senior director, grantmaking strategy (US-based) paying $150,000 to $200,000 to oversee the Foundation’s grantmaking practice and lead the development of grantmaking strategies.

Role: Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy
Organization: UN Foundation
Location: Washington, D.C., New York City, or global
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Compensation: $150,000 USD to $200,000 USD
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy at the UN Foundation is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s grantmaking practice and leading the development and oversight of the Foundation’s overall grantmaking strategy.

What you'll do

Lead development and oversight of UNF’s overall grantmaking strategy
Steward internal grantmaking processes for excellence
Partner with program leads to maintain cross-team alignment
Strengthen a system of monitoring, evaluation and learning related to grantmaking
Advise across internal teams on grantmaking compliance
Partner with Communications team to ensure consistent messaging

What it takes

12+ years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit international grantmaking
Track record in designing and managing creative funding instruments and grant portfolios
Proven experience managing complex processes, cross-functional teams, or organizational operations
Proven ability to lead through influence, build trust across diverse stakeholders, and provide coaching and feedback
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Strong understanding of grant compliance standards, due diligence requirements, and philanthropic best practices

What you'll bring

Strategic leadershipGrantmaking strategy developmentCross-functional team managementMonitoringevaluationand learning (MEL)

How we treat you

Health plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement savings plan with matching, group term and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, back-up care, employee assistance program, 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, 8 weeks of family leave care

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in Washington, D.C., New York City, or globally.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $150,000 to $200,000 USD.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include 12+ years of experience in non-profit international grantmaking, track record in designing and managing grant portfolios, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

How do I apply?

To apply, please upload both a resume and cover letter. Applications without both documents will not be reviewed.

What is the work schedule?

The work schedule is in-office.

How to apply

Apply directly on UN Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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