Grants Manager, Jewish Education & Community

Azrieli Foundation•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$75,000 - CA$90,000

About The Position

The Azrieli Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager to join the team on a one-year contract covering a maternity leave. This role combines strategic grant development with hands-on operational execution across the full grant lifecycle, including intake, evaluation, documentation, payments, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The Grants Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of grants outside the Foundation’s core Areas of Impact, with a significant portion focused on Jewish Education and Jewish Community.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a similar role within a nonprofit or philanthropic organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with grants management systems (e.g., Fluxx) or similar platforms
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to meet tight timelines

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Jewish life or the Jewish community is an asset
French language skills are an asset

Responsibilities

Maintains and expands knowledge of relevant fields, including trends, research, policy developments, and emerging issues to inform grant-making strategies
Works with Senior Management to develop and implement strategies and policies for Board consideration
When directed, identifies and develops funding and partnership opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s mission and regulatory requirements
Contributes to the design, development, and refinement of new initiatives and funding programs
Develops and tracks key performance indicators to assess grant impact and inform future decision-making
Manages grants from intake through evaluation, approval, payment, and reporting, through a relational lens with the grantee organization.
Conducts preliminary review and assessment of grant applications, including alignment with Foundation priorities and completeness of submissions
Prepares documentation for internal review and Board consideration, including summaries, analysis, and recommendations
Monitors funded grants to ensure compliance with agreements, timelines, and deliverables
Evaluates outcomes and impact of funded initiatives to support strategic decisions
Supports overall grants operations, including process improvements and documentation
Provides grant-related operational support to Senior Management as required
Drafts and reviews grant-related materials, including proposals, summaries, agreements, and internal briefing documents
Prepares Board materials and supporting documentation for grant recommendations
Contributes to the development and refinement of templates, guidelines, and internal resources
Serves as a primary point of contact for funded organizations and applicants
Manages ongoing communication with grantees, including follow-ups, reporting requirements, and issue resolution
Coordinates internal communication to ensure alignment across teams on grant decisions and processes
Represents the Foundation externally, including at conferences and sector events
Maintains accurate and up-to-date grant records within the Foundation’s grants management system (Fluxx)
Ensures data integrity across grant records, including status updates, reporting milestones, and financial tracking
Supports reporting and data analysis to inform internal and external stakeholders
Conducts research to support due diligence, including organizational assessments and sector analysis
Evaluates grant proposals using qualitative and quantitative frameworks
Expertise in budget preparation, budget analysis and review
Synthesizes findings into clear recommendations for internal stakeholders and the Board
Supports the planning and coordination of meetings, site visits, and events related to funded initiatives
Assists with logistics and stakeholder engagement for grant-related activities
Coordinates grant payment processes, including verification of deliverables and compliance with funding conditions
Works with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely disbursement of funds
Tracks grant budgets and payment schedules