Grants Manager, Jewish Education & Community

The Azrieli Foundation is one of Canadas largest philanthropic foundations, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts. Through strategic grants and collaborative initiatives, we strive to foster innovation, empowerment and drive positive change within these critical sectors in Canada and Israel.

The Azrieli Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager to join the team on a one-year contract covering a maternity leave.

Reporting to the VP, Grants, the Grants Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of grants outside the Foundations core Areas of Impact, with a significant portion focused on Jewish Education and Jewish Community.

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.

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Portfolio Management

• 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 Foundations 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

Grant Lifecycle Management

• 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

Document & Content Creation

• 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

Stakeholder Communication & Relationship Management

• 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

Data Management & Systems

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date grant records within the Foundations 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

Research & Analysis

• 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

Event & Initiative Coordination

• 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

Financial Administration & Payments

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a similar role within a nonprofit or philanthropic organization
• Experience working with Jewish life or the Jewish community is an asset
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated project management and organizational capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across stakeholders with differing perspectives
• Detail-oriented with strong execution and follow-through
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
• 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
• French language skills are an asset

Our Values

Inspired by Jewish values includingTikkun Olam, the responsibility to repair the world -and the vision and resilience of our founder, David J. Azrielizl, the mission of Azrieli philanthropy is to improve the lives of present and future generations through Education, Research, Healthcare and the Arts both in Canada and Israel.

Our values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisionsevery single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of:

• Integrity & respect
• Taking on big challenges
• Excellence
• Passion for making a difference
• Results-oriented mindset
• Sustainable impact

Inclusivity and Accessibility

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 [email protected].

About the Foundation:

Driven by a strong belief in philanthropys 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 in both Canada and Israel.

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.