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About the Role

The Azrieli Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager to manage a portfolio of grants within the Healthcare, Science and Research pillar, spanning various research areas in Canada and Israel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand knowledge of grant-making strategies, including trends, issues, evaluations, literature, policy, and innovations.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement grant-making strategies and policies.
• Identify funding or partnership opportunities in compliance with charitable tax laws and the Foundation's mission.
• Ensure proposals and documentation are reviewed and considered according to the Foundation's processes and framework.
• Provide preliminary evaluations of submissions based on the Foundation's strategic framework.
• Develop key performance indicators for grants for Senior Management approval.
• Develop, review, and modify new initiatives in strategic areas for Board presentation.
• Attend conferences to stay informed and represent the Azrieli brand.
• Administer grants throughout their lifecycle, including intake, payment, and report monitoring.
• Follow up with funded organizations to ensure goals are met and funds are spent as agreed.
• Assess grant performance and outcomes to inform future funding decisions.
• Contribute to the execution of the Azrieli Foundation Science Grant Awards Program.
• Communicate with funded organizations to ensure brand representation aligns with Foundation standards.
• Act as a liaison to funded organizations on joint projects.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role within a public or not-for-profit organization.
• Work experience in healthcare or research in Canada or Israel is an asset.
• Robust project management skills (PMP is an asset).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Curious, analytical thinker.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), listening, and implementation skills.
• Ability to take direction from multiple people and proactively manage that dynamic.
• Detail- and deadline-oriented with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Customer- and service-oriented with adaptability to different personalities and approaches.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• Demonstrates a confident and proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Proficiency with web-based program management and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Highly organized, flexible, creative, and resourceful with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight timelines.
• Knowledge of French is considered an asset.

Skills

• Project management
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship management
• Analytical thinking
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Listening skills
• Implementation skills
• Multi-tasking
• MS Office
• Web-based program management platforms
• Knowledge-sharing platforms

Location

• Canada
• Israel

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years

Education Level

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD preferred) or equivalent experience

About the Company

• The Azrieli Foundation is the largest non-corporate foundation in Canada.
• Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy’s powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.
• With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.
• In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.

Equal Opportunity

• Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to HR@azrielifoundation.org.