Director, Grants & Strategic Initiatives

TriEdge Investments•New York, NY

7d•$135,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TriEdge is establishing a new philanthropic foundation to strengthen the social, economic, and cultural foundations of Jewish life. Rooted in Torah values, the Foundation will combine grantmaking with the development and launch of new initiatives, supporting effective organizations, building partnerships to address unmet needs, and investing in infrastructure that benefits communities. It will also amplify Jewish thinkers, educators, musicians, and other creative voices. The Director, Grants & Strategic Initiatives will work directly with the Foundation co-founder leading the institution’s formation. Joining at the founding stage, the Director will help shape how ideas are evaluated, partnerships are developed, and projects are launched. The role combines intellectual engagement with hands-on responsibility for developing initiatives, managing grants and grantee relationships, and building processes for thoughtful philanthropic decisions. The emerging incubation pipeline includes economic opportunity initiatives, shared infrastructure for Jewish schools and communal organizations, and partnerships to bring Jewish creative voices to wider audiences. The role is based in TriEdge’s Hudson Yards, New York office. The team works in person Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. The annual base salary range is $135,000–$160,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, skill level, and other factors.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, program development, consulting, or a related field.
Substantial responsibility for independently managing complex projects.
A record of taking ideas through implementation, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering results with limited day-to-day oversight.
Ability to assess proposals and budgets, identify material risks, and make reasoned recommendations.
Strong relationship skills, including earning trust, navigating differing priorities, and maintaining momentum across organizational boundaries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex discussions into concrete decisions and next steps.
Knowledge of Jewish life and understanding of the Jewish communal landscape, with a strong commitment to its future.
Comfort working through ambiguity, establishing structure, and balancing substantive analysis with detailed follow-through.
Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive relationships, including knowing when to act independently and when to consult.

Responsibilities

Take day-to-day ownership of selected initiatives from early concept through development, pilot, and launch.
Work with the Foundation co-founder to define each initiative’s intended impact, scope, feasibility, and implementation path.
Research existing efforts, consult potential beneficiaries and partners, and identify where the Foundation can add value.
Develop and manage project plans covering budgets, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, and decision points.
Coordinate collaborations with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, subject matter experts, and service providers.
Track progress, resolve day-to-day obstacles, and escalate material risks and decisions to the Foundation co-founder.
Manage grant workflows from initial inquiry and due diligence through recommendations, awards, monitoring, and renewal.
Review proposals, budgets, organizational capacity, and intended outcomes; prepare recommendations for Foundation co-founders.
Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of grantees, maintaining trusted relationships and clear communication.
Conduct meetings and selected site visits to understand progress, challenges, and opportunities for support or collaboration.
Track grant commitments, payment schedules, conditions, and reporting deadlines with finance colleagues.
Draw insights across the grant portfolio to inform future grants and incubation opportunities.
Handle sensitive information and community relief matters with discretion and respect for recipients’ dignity.
Help implement practical procedures for grant review, approvals, documentation, and oversight.
Develop portfolio trackers, project dashboards, and leadership briefing materials.
Maintain clear records of decisions, commitments, responsibilities, and follow-up actions.
Establish reporting expectations suited to the size and maturity of each grant or initiative.
Prepare regular updates on spending, milestones, results, risks, and decisions requiring leadership attention.
Support portfolio reviews and translate lessons into improvements in the Foundation’s work.
Prepare decision materials and briefings for Foundation leadership and advisors.
Help move a focused group of incubation projects toward pilot or launch, establish a reliable grant management process, and provide leadership with a clear view of commitments and progress.