Grants Processing Specialist

The Signatry

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About The Position

Helping to fulfill the primary mission of The Signatry in facilitating revolutionary biblical generosity to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations and churches, the Grants Processing Specialist serves on the grants processing team to keep the grants flowing out in a timely manner while simultaneously upholding legal IRS compliance as well as adherence to the biblical values of The Signatry. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented person who is willing to dig/research deeper to uncover necessary granting information, who enjoys serving with excellence to achieve effective grant velocity in tandem with preservation of the core biblical values of The Signatry, and ensuring the standards for grants processing are followed.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a customer-focused or operations role, preferably in a highly-regulated field – legal, financial or medical industries.
• Experience in donor advised fund grants processing is a plus, or a strong interest in contributing to the success of charitable, faith-based missions and the donors that support them.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to excellence.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume, repetitive, completion-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite and other cloud-based software solutions in an Apple environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, with grace under pressure, while maintaining the ability to listen and learn.
• Solutions-based approach to problem-solving and ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Alignment with The Signatry values and statement of faith.

Responsibilities

• Review of grant recommendations entered by fund holders, in alignment with the standards and expectations of the Senior Grants Processing Coordinator.
• Ensures compliance of purpose notes with IRS guidelines and The Signatry’s core biblical values.
• Assess available financial resources in fund holders' account to satisfy the grant amount.
• Review and implement instructions (approved by the supervisor) given to The Signatry for special grant delivery.
• Understand and apply the IRS guidelines regarding donations from Donor Advised Funds (DAF) to ensure The Signatry maintains compliance with IRS rules.
• Communicate with donors about the specifics needed for grant approval including purpose note, fund balance, and types of organizations eligible to receive grants from a donor advised fund.
• Identify and address potential or actual impediments to grants velocity with the grants processing team.
• Work in conjunction with the rest of the Donor Care team in serving the clients of The Signatry.
• Collaborate with other departments within The Signatry when attention is needed for a unique grant.
• Adhere to time-sensitive grant process with ebb and flow during peak seasons (4th quarter).
• Utilize The Signatry’s primary technology platform, in addition to other in-house customer platforms as needed.
• Understand and uphold the role and goals of the Donor Care department within The Signatry’s Client Success framework.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, basic life and disability insurance coverage is 100% covered for the employee.
• Voluntary enrollment for medical, dental and vision for employee & family.
• Voluntary enrollment for supplemental life, accident and critical illness.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.
• Flexible 'Take as You Need It' paid time off policy.
• Stipends/reimbursements towards fitness club memberships, cell phone service, and home internet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree