Apply by 14th Feb 24

Inatai Foundation is a growing 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to working with communities to shift the balance of power to ensure racial justice and equity across Washington and beyond. We are hiring a Program Associate to join our expanding team.

Cultivating a team that embodies the diverse experiences of Washington communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and multicultural individuals; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

To learn more about our work, our approaches, and our values, please visit our website.

1. Grantmaking Operations Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Grantmaking Operations turns the Foundation’s grantmaking philosophy and approaches into practices and reality, ensuring that community leaders receive the resources that support them to advance racial justice and equity in Washington and beyond.

The Director manages the Grantmaking Operations (GO) Team, which is responsible for accurately and expeditiously processing and paying the Foundation’s grants. The Director has ownership and oversight responsibility for the Foundation’s grants management and Contact & Relationship Management (CRM) system as well as the overall grantmaking practices and procedures of the organization. Finally, the Director is a leader in developing, promoting, and enhancing Inatai’s grantmaking culture, which is focused on accessibility, relationships, learning, connection, and consistency.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Inatai is proud to be a statewide organization and we know there are talented leaders everywhere in our state. As we grow and learn, we know that we are better partners to the community and more strategic Grantmakers when we have team members rooted in place and bringing their lived and learned experiences to our work. We are prioritizing the following geographies to ensure we are fully living up to our commitments to geographic equity.

The Olympic Peninsula, with special attention to Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties
North Central Washington, with special attention to Douglas, Chelan, Okanogan, and Kittitas counties
North Eastern Washington, with special attention to Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln counties

In addition to these regions, we would like to give priority to Adams, Asotin, Cowlitz, Lewis, Mason, Skagit, Skamania, and Whitman counties.

We currently have offices in Seattle and Pasco. Team members connected to an office will work in the office at least three days per week. Team members not connected to an office will work remotely.

Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, and occasional statewide and regional travel should be expected. All employees participate in our offsite retreats, which often require travel and overnight stays.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain grantmaking policies, tools, and guides for team members and grantees (e.g., proposal guidelines, reporting guidelines, award letters/grant agreement templates, institutional policy guides, other reference materials)
Oversee all aspects of pre-proposal, proposal, award, and post-award grants management to ensure that Inatai practices are aligned with our organizational and operational values
Oversee the training of new and current Foundation team members on grantmaking processes, protocols, due diligence, and the Inatai culture of grantmaking
Collaborate with the Vice President of Grantmaking and legal counsel on legal and compliance issues related to individual escalations and grants management as a whole; ensure that resolutions are aligned to Inatai values and practices
Lead and manage a centralized GMS/CRM database that tracks relationships, operationalizes grantmaking, and supports contract management, events, and policy advocacy work
Work with the GO team and other internal stakeholders to scope, design, and implement a new combined GMS/CRM solution in 2024 to meet the Foundation’s growing needs
Produce reports and analysis that guide Inatai grantmakers and the grantmaking strategy to be timely, on-budget, accountable to communities, and in alignment with the Foundation’s mission
Conduct periodic reviews of grantmaking data for accuracy and integrity
Hire, coach, and manage a multi-racial, geographically distributed team of at least four grantmaking operations professionals
Provide operating budget oversight for the full GO Team as well as the GMS/CRM system
Actively participate as a culture-bearer for Inatai’s organization-wide culture and the implementation of its 50-Year Vision, as a part of the Leadership Team
Contribute one’s own ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences to the emerging culture of the Foundation
Assume other responsibilities and explore new opportunities that arise with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Foundation

QUALIFICATIONS

A deep commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with our organizational values
Ability to authentically connect the Foundation’s mission and aspirations with one’s own personal experiences
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities
Minimum of eight years of related work experience with at least five years in a grants manager/officer role at grantmaking organization (“funder”)
Experience managing and developing multi-racial teams
In-depth knowledge of grants management regulations and practices to support the complete grantmaking lifecycle
Strong systems orientation, with a track record of enhancing existing technologies
Familiarity with leading and implementing a grantmaking system
Active engagement with grants management peers about connecting and sharing grantmaking resources and strategies
Experience with Salesforce, with administrator certification preferred
Experience working with 501(c)4 grantmaking preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of an organization
Humility and curiosity, and an understanding of how these qualities are connected to success in this role
Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills combined with the ability to listen deeply and authentically
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and Adobe (Acrobat DC) and ability to adapt to new technologies
Enthusiasm for traveling throughout Washington and engaging with communities that may be different from your own (travel is estimated at 5-10% for this position)

COMPENSATION

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with indigenous or advanced language proficiency in more than one language that they utilize to advance the Foundation’s work across Washington.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical/dental/vision coverage for employees and dependent children (and partial coverage for partners and spouses), a 10% retirement contribution, generous time off (29 days of flexible paid time off, five paid holidays, and a year-end office closure from December 25 to January 1), paid family and medical leave (12 to 18 weeks), a transit pass (where available), and support for ongoing professional development.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our online application portal. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Wednesday, February 14. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Inatai Foundation!

2. Program Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Associate reports to the Program Manager on the Grantmaking team and is a champion of effective processes that result in the Foundation making timely, accurate grants that support community-based organizations throughout Washington. The Associate works on cross-department taskforces throughout the organization to ensure that Inatai team members have the knowledge and tools that they need. The Program Associate’s work supports Inatai to develop strong relationships, provide resources to communities throughout Washington, and to make collective progress toward building community power for racial justice and equity.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Inatai is proud to be a statewide organization and we know there are talented leaders everywhere in our state. As we grow and learn, we know that we are better partners to the community and more strategic Grantmakers when we have team members rooted in place and bringing their lived and learned experiences to our work. We are prioritizing the following geographies to ensure we are fully living up to our commitments to geographic equity.

The Olympic Peninsula, with special attention to Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties
North Central Washington, with special attention to Douglas, Chelan, Okanogan, and Kittitas counties
North Eastern Washington, with special attention to Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln counties

In addition to these regions, we would like to give priority to Adams, Asotin, Cowlitz, Lewis, Mason, Skagit, Skamania, and Whitman counties.

We currently have offices in Seattle and Pasco. Team members connected to an office will work in the office at least three days per week. Team members not connected to an office will work remotely.

Periodic early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, and occasional statewide and regional travel should be expected. All employees participate in our offsite retreats, which often require travel and overnight stays.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide project coordination support for the Foundation’s Grantmaking funds, including scheduling, document tracking, drafting agendas, tracking notes and next steps, and ensuring the team meets its grantmaking deadlines
Support email and phone correspondence with grantees as appropriate
Provide project coordination support and on-site management for Grantmaking department events, including scheduling meetings, notetaking, tracking deadlines, drafting communication materials, and managing attendee correspondence
Provide on-site support for internal Grantmaking meetings and retreats
Support the Grantmaking team orientation process by completing intakes with the hiring manager, scheduling new staff orientations, training, and supporting a smooth introduction to the team
Support drafting and editing for quarterly Grantmaking memos
Use internal communication tools such as Teams, Outlook, and Sharepoint to support the Grantmaking department with updates, reminders, and overall information sharing
Contribute one’s own ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences to the emerging culture of the Foundation
Assume other responsibilities and explore new opportunities that arise with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Foundation

QUALIFICATIONS

A deep commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with our organizational values
Ability to authentically connect the Foundation’s mission and aspirations with one’s own personal experiences
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities
Minimum two years of project coordination or administrative support experience
Strong project management and administrative skills
Experience with event coordination and logistics planning
Ability to managing multiple projects and priorities
Strong attention to detail
Humility and curiosity, and an understanding of how these qualities are connected to success in this role
Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills combined with the ability to listen deeply and authentically
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and Adobe (Acrobat DC) and ability to adapt to new technologies
Enthusiasm for traveling throughout Washington and engaging with communities that may be different from your own (travel is estimated at 5-10% for this position)

COMPENSATION

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $87,000. A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with indigenous or advanced language proficiency in more than one language that they utilize to advance the Foundation’s work across Washington.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical/dental/vision coverage for employees and dependent children (and partial coverage for partners and spouses), a 10% retirement contribution, generous time off (29 days of flexible paid time off, five paid holidays, and a year-end office closure from December 25 to January 1), paid family and medical leave (12 to 18 weeks), a transit pass (where available), and support for ongoing professional development.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our online application portal. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Wednesday, February 14. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Inatai Foundation!

3. Strategy and Impact Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Strategy and Impact Associate provides administrative, project management, and strategy support to the Foundation’s Strategy and Impact department. This position reports to the Senior Program Officer and includes responsibilities connected to the Targeted and Influence Funds’ portfolios and grantmaking strategies.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Inatai is proud to be a statewide organization and we know there are talented leaders everywhere in our state. As we grow and learn, we know that we are better partners to the community and more strategic Grantmakers when we have team members rooted in place and bringing their lived and learned experiences to our work. We are prioritizing the following geographies to ensure we are fully living up to our commitments to geographic equity.

The Olympic Peninsula, with special attention to Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties
North Central Washington, with special attention to Douglas, Chelan, Okanogan, and Kittitas counties
North Eastern Washington, with special attention to Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln counties

In addition to these regions, we would like to give priority to Adams, Asotin, Cowlitz, Lewis, Mason, Skagit, Skamania, and Whitman counties.

We currently have offices in Seattle and Pasco. Team members connected to an office will work in the office at least three days per week. Team members not connected to an office will work remotely.

Periodic early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, and occasional statewide and regional travel should be expected. All employees participate in our offsite retreats, which often require travel and overnight stays.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage projects connected to the Target and Influence Funds portfolios and grantmaking strategies, ensuring that projects are high quality and meet organizational timelines
Anticipate potential project management barriers and work with the team to resolve any obstacles to successful project completion
Support scheduling and calendaring for Program Officers, including but not limited to drafting agendas, coordinating internal and external meetings, and moving documents through the approval process
Organize and maintain the internal file management system
Field electronic communications between the Target and Influence Funds team, internal stakeholders, external partners, and grantees
Utilize the Foundation’s customer relationship management tool to create records and track grantmaking processes and payments to grantees
Support logistics planning and on-site management for events
Provide coordination support for events, including agenda development, scheduling, notetaking, and tracking deadlines and budgets
Ensure that event set-up and execution run smoothly
Contribute one’s own ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences to the emerging culture of the Foundation
Assume other responsibilities and explore new opportunities that arise with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Foundation

QUALIFICATIONS

A deep commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with our organizational values
Ability to authentically connect the Foundation’s mission and aspirations with one’s own personal experiences
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities
Minimum two years of project coordination or administrative support experience
Strong project management and administrative skills
Experience with event coordination and logistics planning
Ability to managing multiple projects and priorities
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills combined with the ability to listen deeply and authentically
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and Adobe (Acrobat DC) and ability to adapt to new technologies
Enthusiasm for traveling throughout Washington and engaging with communities that may be different from your own (travel is estimated at 10-15% for this position)

COMPENSATION

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $87,000. A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with indigenous or advanced language proficiency in more than one language that they utilize to advance the Foundation’s work across Washington.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical/dental/vision coverage for employees and dependent children (and partial coverage for partners and spouses), a 10% retirement contribution, generous time off (29 days of flexible paid time off, five paid holidays, and a year-end office closure from December 25 to January 1), paid family and medical leave (12 to 18 weeks), a transit pass (where available), and support for ongoing professional development.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our online application portal. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Wednesday, February 14. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Inatai Foundation!

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