Director of Grantmaking

2 months ago


Seattle, United States Philanthropy Northwest Full time

Sound Philanthropy is a philanthropic advisory group dedicated to helping clients grow as thoughtful, intentional funders, bringing positive change to the world. Our vision is to uplift humanity through compassionate giving. We make this happen by developing unique pathways for our clients, and curating experiences of personal satisfaction, joy, and connection. Collectively bringing more than 50 years of philanthropy and nonprofit experience to our client relationships, we work with foundations, individual philanthropists, couples, and multi-generational families, helping them to develop and operationalize giving plans, to grow through customized learning experiences, and to discover and cultivate meaningful partnerships with nonprofits, community leaders, other philanthropists, and professional advisors.

Role Responsibilities: 

Sound Philanthropy seeks a full-time Director of Grantmaking to join our growing team. The Director of Grantmaking is primarily responsible for overseeing the grantmaking programs of Sound Philanthropy clients, including sourcing, diligence, relationship-building with grantee partners, operations, management of staff and subject matter experts, budgets, and reporting. This position ensures that internal processes and operations supporting grantmaking are seamless, efficient, and compliant, and that Sound Philanthropy services regarding grantmaking support are scalable and marketable. This position also takes the lead in informing clients about progress toward their grantmaking goals, grantee updates, and recommendations, and externally networks and builds relationships with community leaders and other funders.

Candidate Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of experience in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector
  • Experience working with Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals and families
  • Experience working in diverse communities and across social, racial, economic, and cultural differences
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Experience in a consulting or advising role (preferred)
To apply, please submit a resume and a one-page cover letter to info@soundphilanthropy.com with “Director of Grantmaking” in the subject line. The cover letter should address why you believe you’d excel at this work and why you’re interested in working for Sound Philanthropy.Sound Philanthropy is a woman-owned Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. LGBTQ+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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