Senior Grants Manager

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

Based at our Boston headquarters, the Senior Grants Manager is an important member of the Global Philanthropy team, which focuses on maximizing the impact and effectiveness of New Balance Foundation grantmaking. The team designs systems to interact with grantees, manage the grant lifecycle, aggregate information, analyze data, and share results and best practices.

Grants Management staff work as respected resources, thought partners, and catalysts for innovation, partnering with grantee program teams and collaborating closely across operational functions within non-profit organizations.

The Foundation is in an exciting period of growth and is expanding its footprint across its local, regional and global communities. The Foundation recently added a Global Grants Manager, Global Community Engagement Associates, and a Global Communications Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned grants manager, effective project and people manager, strategic thinker, and problem solver with strong attention to detail and a process and systems mindset.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Grant Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, including tracking reports and approval points for the U.S. portfolio.

• Team Leadership: Manage the U.S. grants team consisting of Charitable Programs Manager and Sr. Associate of Grants Management & Evaluation. Directly manage a subset of grantees.

• System Oversight: Oversee the use of Blackbaud, configuring features and piloting enhancements to meet Foundation application and reporting needs including measurement and evaluation.

• Grantmaking Measurement & Evaluation: Oversee impact measurement and evaluation framework to drive data analysis, impact reporting, feedback, and communications

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to program staff and grantees, providing training and resources on grantmaking practice, policies, processes, and systems.

• Due Diligence, Compliance and Processing: Perform financial and programmatic due diligence on grantmaking activities. Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and tax requirements.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with legal on donor agreements, support senior leaders in board engagement, work with Team Sales or product distribution to grantees, support a global communications strategy, and represent the Foundation at corporate and community events.

• New Opportunities: Foster capacity building with existing grantees and develop a pipeline of new grant opportunities to align with global grantmaking strategies.

• Partnership Management: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, donors, and grantees to enhance collaboration and resource sharing.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Minimum 15 years relevant professional experience including at least six years in a grants management role
• Self-started with deep knowledge of grants management best practices
• Ability to balance strong attention to detail with an engaging, consultative, relationship focused approach to working with people
• Knowledge of Massachusetts non-profit landscape and sports-based youth development sector preferred
• Some travel required

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.