Open Road Fund Grant Manager

• Supervise and support the ORF gift making process and administrative staff and/or consultants fostering clear communication shared accountability and professional growth aligned with ORF values.
• Collaborate with ORF leadership advisory council members and cross-functional partners to implement refine and strengthen existing ORF giftmaking goals plans and workflows in alignment with ORF initiatives and organizational priorities (e.g. communications learning and evaluation).
• Support the continuous improvement of current administrative and operational systems related to ORF giftmaking including reporting processes databases gift records compliance documentation and key calendars with an emphasis on efficiency clarity and sustainability.
• Share updates insights and recommendations related to giftmaking strategies and operations with staff and ORF Advisory council members and Nexus Board to support informed decision-making.
• Provide timely updates on progress toward giftmaking goals identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness address challenges and adjust processes as needed.
• Identify engage and manage consultants or external partners as appropriate to support ORF priorities and strengthen existing giftmaking and organizational processes.

• Supervise and support gift administration functions to ensure the giftmaking experience for recipients is efficient well-coordinated and grounded in dignity and respect.
• Work closely with gift recipients and ORF staff to implement and improve giftmaking processes centering clarity responsiveness and accessibility.
• Oversee gift compliance reporting and stewardship efforts including outcome tracking and budget monitoring while maintaining high standards of accuracy timeliness and completeness. This includes:

• Ensure all required supporting materialssuch as budget summaries outcome data and success storiesare organized accurate and submitted on schedule to funders advisory council members and community stakeholders.
• Oversee the drafting editing and submission of data and reports as needed to ensure consistency quality and alignment with program expectations.
• Review and support the preparation and distribution of communications related to gifts and contributions.
• Ensure timely and thoughtful communication of relevant updates or changes to gift recipients staff and funders.
• Stay informed about evolving practices in giftmaking philanthropy and community-centered funding and apply learnings to strengthen existing approaches.
• Ensure gift recipients and funding information remains accurate current and well-maintained within Nexuss systems and databases.
• Support the use of data research and community-informed insights to strengthen giftmaking operations reporting and decision-making.

• Co-facilitate the ORF Advisory Council to support shared understanding and alignment around ORF shared values principles and practices goals and strategies.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships within Black communities through focus groups meetings and participation in community events convenings and special gatherings.
• Coordinate and participate in funder donor and gift recipient site visits including preparing relevant program staff and materials to ensure visits are thoughtful informative and aligned with ORF values.
• Plan coordinate and host engaging fundraising and giftmaking-related opportunities and events in partnership with staff and event planning consultants to deepen relationships and support ORF priorities.

• Provide collaborative support across the organization on shared initiatives including evaluation learning and communications projects (e.g. Nexus-related work) as needed.
• Represent Open Road Fund (ORF) by presenting at board meetings Black Staff Assembly and all-staff gatherings as appropriate.
• Demonstrate Open Road Fund (ORF)s core valuescommitment to learning valuing culture partnership and reflective practicein day-to- day work leadership and cross-organizational collaboration.

• 3 years of experiencein development grant management community work nonprofit operations or a related field.
• 1 year of supervisory experience including coordinating or guiding the work of others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including business and technical writing and experience presenting and facilitating small and large group meetings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to racial social and economic equity including empathy conflict resolution and the ability to build trust with diverse partners particularly in support of Black communities.
• Professional and/or lived experience in service-based work centered on Black communications especially with individuals descended from enslaved Africans.
• Knowledge of the philanthropic sector and current trends and knowledge of Black community wealth-building history and culture.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and respond positively to changing demands.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 Salesforce Form Assembly MailChimp Zoom Asana and other comparable platforms.
• Experience or training in one or more of the following: Salesforce administration public speaking and presentations social media content creation Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design tools and/or community organizing community development youth work education or social work.
• Ability to travel within the grantmaking region (MN ND SD).
• Fluency in Haitian Kreyol or Spanish is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. As such Nexus strongly encourages Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQIA individuals and people with various abilities to apply.