Background
Since its founding in the early 1990s, the Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF or Foundation) has focused on helping vulnerable children in the United States, believing that high-quality education and boosting the economic well-being of families can transform the life trajectories of children and families. A second focus area is medical research into neurodegenerative diseases (specifically tauopathies) with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for these diseases. Employing the same strategies that the late Richard Rainwater used for investing, the Foundation seeks out successful programs around the country/world with proven, measurable success, strong leadership and the ability to scale for greater impact.
RCF is the largest education funder in the North Texas region and one of the largest foundations in Texas. The Rainwater Charitable Foundation is a private foundation organized as a trust. The foundation’s gifts are designated by Rainwater family member Distribution Trustees.
For more information: http://www.rainwatercharitablefoundation.org/
The Role
The Grants Coordinator (GRC) is an internal facing role working closely with Accounting/Finance and program staff to support the Foundation’s grantmaking activities, including the Foundation’s Family Economic Development, Medical Research, and other grantmaking programs. The GRC provides operational and administrative support specifically to the Family Economic Development (FED) Team and the Medical Research (MED) Team to ensure compliance with the Foundation’s internal policies as well as external IRS private foundation requirements. The GRC will also support the FED Team in researching grantmaking strategies, data analysis, and outcomes reporting.
The GRC is responsible for assisting the Foundation team to: a) keep track of grantmaking operations - including monitoring grants from the initial grant approval through grant disbursement, and including but not limited to, a) ensuring grant compliance and providing effective, accurate and timely program reporting to aid decision making throughout the grantmaking process, b) ensure all grant program expenses are documented, approved, and appropriate within RCF and private foundation rules and guidelines, in coordination with Accounting/Finance staff, c) support program teams through the grantmaking process including processes within the Foundation’s grantmaking software, and d) assist with special projects as assigned.
The Foundation seeks a strong individual with excellent organizational, interpersonal, technical, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional setting. Solid project management and data organizational skills are required. Experience with Salesforce grants management system is a plus, but not required. The successful candidate will be a collaborative colleague who can work effectively in a small and dynamic office.
The GRC will report to the Senior Principal - Family Economic Development Team, as direct supervisor, and the Director of Research Partnerships, Business Development & Drug Discovery Lead.
Key responsibilities:
Grants Administration
Maintain budgets, records and reports in compliance with Foundation procedures
Support Grantmaking Research
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
Background
Since its founding in the early 1990s, the Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF or Foundation) has focused on helping vulnerable children in the United States, believing that high-quality education and boosting the economic well-being of families can transform the life trajectories of children and families. A second focus area is medical research into neurodegenerative diseases (specifically tauopathies) with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for these diseases. Employing the same strategies that the late Richard Rainwater used for investing, the Foundation seeks out successful programs around the country/world with proven, measurable success, strong leadership and the ability to scale for greater impact.
RCF is the largest education funder in the North Texas region and one of the largest foundations in Texas. The Rainwater Charitable Foundation is a private foundation organized as a trust. The foundation’s gifts are…
Medical/Dental/HSA/Pension Plan/Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
Medical/Dental/HSA/Pension Plan/Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule