Grants Director

NPT UK, an independent charity, is affiliated with National Philanthropic Trust, one of the largest independent providers of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in the United States. Our mission is to make philanthropy more convenient and efficient for donors who are high/ultra-high net worth individuals with considerable assets dedicated to charitable giving.

NPT UK is committed to its mission of increasing philanthropy in society by helping donors manage their charitable giving with maximum convenience and tax efficiency. NPT UK's donors make grants to a broad range of charitable causes in the UK and all over the world, from supporting children in the arts to providing food assistance in conflict zones. We pride ourselves on providing exemplary service to our NPT UK donors - from processing each incoming contribution to sending out meaningful grants, we support our donors and their charitable goals.

The Grants Director role is a new position within our small but expanding team in recognition of our recent and future growth. This role is responsible for managing the grants team and overseeing all aspects of grantmaking for NPT UK and NPT Transatlantic. Key responsibilities for the Grants Director include continuously improving our grantmaking processes, providing leadership for the grants team, and supporting the team to administer high volumes of donor-recommended grants, including international and complex grants. Reporting to the CEO, you will work closely with Operations, Donor Relations and Development teams to achieve real impact in the UK and around the world.

The Candidate

• A significant track record of relevant experience in grants management, including international and complex grants.
• Knowledge and experience of good grant-making practice, including due diligence, effect grants management, legal compliance, financial reporting and monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience of grantmaking systems (e.g. Salesforce).
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage a small but growing team.
• Ability to think strategically about all aspects of grantmaking.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise and manage competing demands to deadlines.
• High degree of problem solving and analysis skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 7th February.