Grants and Information Systems (GIS) Manager, William Penn Foundation

Posted by William Penn Foundation on October 22, 2024

The William Penn Foundation, founded by Otto and Phoebe Haas in 1945, is a leading American philanthropy located in Philadelphia with over $3.3 billion in assets and a $150 million annual grant budget. Our approach to grantmaking is focused on one central idea: let’s help make more lives better by connecting more people to more opportunities and more resources. We aim to do this work in the Philadelphia region particularly for groups of people who have often been shut out of opportunity in the past because of disinvestment, discrimination, or systemic inequities.

Position Overview

The Grants and Information Systems (GIS) Manager will oversee and manage the grantmaking process, including: proposal submissions, grant award processes, and the production of materials for quarterly Board meetings. This person will work closely with the Program Team, including attending regular meetings with each program area, to support their proposal review, development of materials for grant recommendations, and ongoing relationship with grantees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring high standards of data quality and accuracy in all materials prepared for the Board and in the grants database to enable reliable reporting and decision-making. This role will focus on optimizing grant workflows, improving transparency, and utilizing digital tools for effective communication, reporting, and decision-making. In addition, the Grants and Information Systems Manager will develop deep knowledge of the organizations’ grantmaking process; manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and serve as an internal subject matter expert on issues related to their areas of responsibility.

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