Please direct your responses to: hr@rsfsocialfinance.org
About RSF Social Finance:
Located in the beautiful and historic Presidio of San Francisco, RSF Social Finance is dedicated to transforming the way the world works with money. Our growing community of over 1,600 clients is furthering the work of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises in the fields of Food & Agriculture, Education & the Arts, and Ecological Stewardship. Primary services include our investing and lending programs, and philanthropic fund management services. In partnership with our investors and donors, RSF has made over $275 million in loans and over $100 million in grants since 1984, placing us in the top tier of social finance organizations worldwide. Please refer to our website: www.rsfsocialfinance.org
Position Summary:
RSF Social Finance seeks to hire a full-time Program Manager, Philanthropic Services to manage the day-to-day operations of RSF's Philanthropic Services program. Primary duties include: managing the due diligence and approval processes for incoming gifts and outgoing grants, ensuring compliance with relevant IRS regulations, charitable law, and RSF grantmaking policies, providing excellent client service, developing and maintaining accurate program documents, managing and producing reports, and monitoring the departmental budget. This position supervises the work of the Program Associate, Philanthropic Services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Program Management & Supervision
• Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures, recommend updates, and conduct periodic reviews for accuracy and effectiveness as requested by Senior Program Manager
• Participate in program planning and coordinate the maintenance of program documents
• Assist Senior Program Manager with development of annual program budget; monitor budget vs. actual results throughout the year
• Manage program staff
• Manage the fiscal sponsorship program
• Manage the Seed Fund grant program
• Provide support and guidance to the Strategic Grantee and Shared Gifting programs as needed
• Manage contract process for consultants hired by RSF for support of client fund activity
• Facilitate effective communication and work flow across multiple departments and represent the department in cross-team meetings as requested by Senior Program Manager
• Undertake special projects as needed
Grants Management & Compliance
• Manage all aspects of grants processing, ensure compliance with relevant IRS regulations, charitable law, and RSF grantmaking policies
• Review all grant recommendation backup documents compiled by Program Associate. Verify receipt of required documentation and ensure compliance prior to approving grants.
• Review all outgoing grant letters and grant agreements to ensure they meet RSF and legal requirements, including the inclusion of special terms for grants involving fiscal sponsorship and expenditure responsibility
• Conduct due diligence process for all grants that require Expenditure Responsibility (ER)
• Manage relationship with third party international grantmaking due diligence consultant as needed
• Manage grant and fund reports due process and conduct quarterly ER grant audit to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Stay informed of any changes to governmental regulations related to grants administration; share findings with other Philanthropic Services team members
Incoming Gifts Management
• Review accuracy of gift records maintained by Program Associate, approve and post gifts to the accounting system, and review all outgoing gift acknowledgement letters
• Assist Senior Program Manager with coordinating due diligence and/or legal review required for complex gifts
Client Relationship Management
• Manage quarterly client statements process
• Provide excellent client service to Philanthropic Services clients with a focus on long-term relationship building
• Respond to inquiries from potential clients in a timely manner.
• Manage the client onboarding process
Database Management & Accounting
• Ensure consistent data entry and the development and maintenance of accurate reports
• Work closely with Systems and Operations on Philanthropic Services database structure; as needed, recommend changes and improvements to ensure the database remains updated and current to meet the needs of the department
• Collaborate with RSF's Accounting Team to reconcile grant activity recorded in the grants database with accounting and banking records; participate in resolving any discrepancies
• Produce reports and provide information as needed for tax returns and annual financial audits
• Ensure the accuracy of the grants list for RSF's website and other external sources
Communications
• Work with the RSF Marketing & Communications Team to highlight Philanthropic Services department activities; write stories for publication as needed.
• Ensure clear communication of RSF grantmaking policies to staff, clients, and grantees
• Conduct orientation on RSF's grantmaking policies, procedures, and product offerings to new RSF employees
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a grantmaking or grants management role, including experience working with donors and/or grantees
• Experience with foreign grantmaking and expenditure responsibility preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Fluency in oral and written English required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to review and edit policies and grant agreements
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills required, with sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and various communication styles
• Must have excellent analytical and math skills
• Investment management and financial knowledge a plus
• Solid understanding of program budgets
• Familiarity with PC, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Strong Excel and database experience including the development and maintenance of accurate reports; experience with grants management software preferred
• Salesforce experience a plus
• Strong data entry and clerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and systems thinking skills
• Able to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with charitable law preferred; understanding of the IRS regulations relevant to donor advised funds a plus
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to tactfully make decisions related to donors and communicate those decisions effectively
• Must exercise good judgment, with minimal supervision, to manage time effectively, solve significant problems, determine and address RSF's needs, respond appropriately to changing circumstances and priorities
• The ability to take initiative and to independently make decisions, to think outside the box, and see the "big picture"
• Ability to work well under pressure, and meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Must have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers the unique opportunity to join an innovative financial services organization with a vision to transform the way the world works with money. Other benefits include:
• A fulfilling work environment at an supportive and entrepreneurially-driven organization
• A competitive compensation package and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Very generous vacation and sick leave benefits plus 9 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) plan with employer-paid contributions after one year of employment
• Exposure to innovative ideas, projects, and collaborative staff activities
• Access to numerous professional development opportunities
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume via e-mail to HR@rsfsocialfinance.org along with a thoughtful cover letter by September 22nd. In the cover letter, please explain why you are interested in the mission, values, and activities of RSF Social Finance. Please also tell us why your skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this position, specifically highlighting gifts and grants administration and other philanthropic services program experience.
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In the e-mail subject line please write "Program Manager, Philanthropic Services". No phone calls please.
RSF Social Finance is an equal opportunity employer; candidates representing a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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