Posted on February 13, 2013

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Grants Assistant

About the Charities Aid Foundation of America

The Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAFAmerica) is an independent public charity and an international grant maker. CAFAmerica's mission is to increase the flow of charitable funds beyond U.S. borders by providing grant making and advisory services. As our Grants Assistant you will play a key role in the development and dissemination of key organizational information, and the maintenance of the CAFAmerica brand. We currently serve corporations, foundations, non-U.S. charities and individuals who want their international giving to be safe, easy and effective.

Our solutions reduce the burden of administering an international grant making program, minimize corporate risk and liability, and help ensure that philanthropic goals are achieved. Our donors support a wide variety of charitable causes. Because American donors cannot give directly to foreign nonprofits and obtain a tax-deduction, CAFAmerica (as a U.S. public charity) accepts fund from American donors who can then recommend that CAFAmerica use those funds to support foreign nonprofits. CAFAmerica then manages all the administrative requirements and ensures that the grant will arrive safely and be in accordance with all applicable domestic and foreign regulations.

CAFAmerica is a member of the CAF International Network with offices and partner organizations in the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Singapore, Russia, Bulgaria, South Africa and Brazil. Of the more than $4 billon of charitable funds managed worldwide by CAF International, CAFAmerica makes an average of 1,500 grants annually to legitimate foreign nonprofits in over 75 countries. Since 2005, CAFAmerica and the CAF American Donor Fund have safely delivered over $180 million in grants to a variety of non-U.S. charities, allowing U.S. donors to achieve the 'life changing' impact they are looking for.

Job Responsibilities

Support for Advisory Services and Fund Management:

• Assist fund managers in compiling different periodic reports for fund holders or other clients;
• Provide assistance, as needed, in providing communications and information between fund managers and senior staff in other departments

Grants Administration:

• Review grantee applications and reports in conjunction with CAFAmerica policies and procedures
• Assist in processing donations, contributions, and preparing grant orders
• Maintain databases and grants management system that assist with charity vetting and grant processing
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and laws affecting international grantmaking
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all clients and donors
• Provide a high level of service delivery and maintain ongoing communication with fund holders to include reporting
• Provide ongoing administrative support to grants team
• Data entry responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Interest or experience in working in international philanthropy, grantmaking and the non-profit sector
• Ability to work and prioritize in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Superior attention to detail and ability to accurately navigate large and detailed databases
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to adjust communications according to end recipient
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Experience with grants management and CRM systems preferred

Responsible: The Grants Assistant reports to the Senior Director, Donor Advised and Grants Services

Salary: $30,000- $35,000

Benefits: Medical 80%, Dental 100%, Life 100%, Vision 100%, Paid Community Service Time, 15% Match 401K, Flex Benefits Accounts, Green Transportation Benefits, 16 Paid Holidays, and 17 Vacation Days Metro access is via King Street Station.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Charities Aid Foundation America will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER EOE M/F/D/V

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit email you cover letter, resume, and references to resume@cafamerica.org. Please include the "first name, last name – Grants Assistant Position" in the subject line of your email.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit email you cover letter, resume, and references to resume@cafamerica.org. Please include the "first name, last name – Grants Assistant Position" in the subject line of your email.