Grant Coordinator

A Career with Point72/Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service, leading by example to show the world what giving can do. Working closely with the Foundation, the Office of Inclusion & Community is the engine that drives the philanthropic culture and strong sense of community among the 2100 employees of Point72, a global asset management company.

In this Role

This role will work closely with all members of the Foundation team under the direction of the Chief Program Officer, Grants Manager, and Executive Director of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. This exciting opportunity offers the ability to work directly with the philanthropic arms of the firm, in a highly collaborative team with exposure to other departments.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate the grant lifecycle process from application submission to final report evaluation for select grant portfolios
• Enter and maintain grants data in our Salesforce Grant Management Software and ensure proper grant closings and record completeness
• Maintain and organize grantmaking-related documents and records including but not limited to grant requests, financial documents, and grantee tax documents
• Assist applicants and grantees in navigating the portal and submitting grant applications and reports. Liaise with applicants and grantees to validate information and ensure completeness of proposals and reports. 
• Assist in the preparation and execution of grant agreements and other required documents
• In consultation with Foundation team, help build, manage, and evaluate grant portfolios (e.g., hunger relief, sustainability, workforce development)
• Research and understand the landscape of stakeholders and solicit proposals from potential grantees that fit into funding strategies
• Conduct research and due diligence on the financial and operational health of previous, current, and potential grantees
• Support the preparation of reports and analyses on grant portfolio spending, grantee performance metrics, and quality assurance of projects
• Help present applicant due diligence and grantee performance results to Foundation management to support decision-making
• Assist with documenting grantmaking policies and procedures, as well as designing and implementing process improvements as needed
• Assist with events, special projects, and site visits as needed
• Help prepare presentation materials for Leadership, schedule and attend meetings with grantees

What’s required

• Candidates must have 2+ years of finance and/or grants management experience in a nonprofit, foundation, or similar setting
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 
• Problem solver, resourceful, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and has excellent attention to detail 
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, familiarity with data analysis and database tools highly desirable
• Superb relationship and customer management skills
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and projects
• Self-motivated, self-reliant with a hands-on approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Experience using Salesforce is preferred
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more 

About Point72/Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service – with a special interest in the arts, children’s health, education, veterans, and Lyme disease – by creating awareness, offering guidance, and leading by example to show the world what giving can do.