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PURPOSE:
To facilitate the grantmaking process in the Jewish grantmaking area, including Israel. This includes researching potential opportunities for funding that fit within the Foundation’s interests and guidelines; working with potential grantees to solicit proposals; reviewing inquiries and applications for grants; writing proposals for board review; and monitoring grants after they have been awarded. Specific responsibilities include managing grants, writing post-grant evaluations, making site visits, and professionally representing the Foundation to grantees, applicants, and the Bay Area community.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the professional program staff team, reviews grant requests to determine need, program feasibility, budget sufficiency, organizational capacity; conducts site visits with potential grantees, sometimes accompanied by a program assistant; and develops recommendations for approval or denial of grant requests.
Manages the elements of the grant-making procedures from the time of assignment of a letter of inquiry through the post-grant evaluation.
Prepares concise analytical written proposal summaries for the Board docket.
Represents the Foundation in the community at meetings with:
Develops prospective projects, working with non-profit organizations and other foundation colleagues, where applicable.
Attends regular program staff meetings and board meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PURPOSE:
The Communications Officer is responsible for the day-to-day project execution of integrated communications efforts of the Foundation. S/he communicates all aspects of projects to the Director of Programs and Communications to ensure alignment with organizational strategy, positioning, and successful implementation.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working with the Director of Programs and Communications, CEO, Chief Financial Officer and Program Officers, manage a range of communications opportunities including print and broadcast media, direct mail, email, advertising, and web communications.
Manage all aspects of assigned projects including timelines, budgets, estimates, invoices, review and approval of projects across organization, proofreading and status reports.
Produce, maintain and/or update all public relations materials. Manage content development, design, production, and distribution of publications including but not limited to newsletters, news releases, advertisements, community reports and web content.
Cultivate and supervise graphic designers, printers, mailing houses, contractors and consultants to manage quality, costs, and timelines.
Draft and distribute press releases as needed.
Assess and recommend advertising opportunities and strategies.
Work with grantees to ensure prominent Koret acknowledgment in their collateral materials and at their events.
Manage foundation event logistics.
Manage foundation mailing lists.
Produce news clipping reports at periodic intervals.
Participate in weekly staff meetings; review grant proposal summaries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PURPOSE:
Assist program officers with administrative and programmatic tasks with a potential emphasis in the Jewish program area. Provide administrative support to Foundation’s Program Director in managing grantmaking programs and communications efforts. Contribute to office-wide administrative duties for several organizations, including two private foundations and a public charity.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Grantmaking
Under the direction of a program officer:
Administration
Provides primary support for Foundation’s Director of Programs and Communications. Duties include calendaring, organization of files, and coordination of programmatic and marketing projects and consultants.
Assists with office-wide administrative duties including:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent attention to detail, basic analytical skills, and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines. Needs ability to self start and independently set priorities and balance the work load for various departments. Skills in MS Word and Excel necessary; experience with Microedge GIFTS welcomed. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor and work well in a fast-paced organization meeting strenuous deadlines. Bachelors degree, interest/experience in Jewish community and Israel preferred.
If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, please submit a cover letter and resume by mail, fax, or email:
The Koret Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.