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Grants Processor Boston, MA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (15 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Boston Foundation believes that one of the great strengths of the Greater Boston community is the rich diversity of its residents in race religion national origin ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information age and physical abilities. The Foundation seeks to enhance and support that diversity not only by its grant making but also by adopting and implementing employment policies and practices designed to recognize and respond to such diversity.
The Boston Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
Job Description
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Preparation Knowledge Previous Experience:
Skills Abilities Competencies:
The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation if any will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.
This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At managements discretion the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.
The Boston Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
Job Description
Title: Grants Processor
Department: Finance
Reports To: Assistant Director Fund Administration
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt FTE: 1
Supervises: None
Hybrid Schedule (subject to change): In office 2 days a week Tuesday and Thursday. Remote Monday Wednesday and Friday. This schedule may change based on department needs and meetings.
Position Budgeted: $60000.00 to $65000.00
Position Summary:
The Grants Processor supports the daily processing of donor-advised fund grants. This position is responsible for a range of grant processing tasks including reviewing grant recommendations managing the grants inbox following up with grantees and helping track grant issues through Salesforce. This position requires strong attention to detail excellent communication skills and the ability to complete repetitive processing work accurately and consistently. Grant volume can vary seasonally and includes high volume periods.Essential Functions:
- Responsible for processing of donor-advised grant recommendations including daily review of donor-submitted requests manual entry of grant requests and accurate completion of recurring processing tasks;
- Manage the grants inbox daily to ensure all incoming emails are reviewed responded to and followed up on as needed;
- Communicate with organizations by phone as needed including making follow-up calls and answering incoming calls in a professional manner;
- Track grant issues create Salesforce cases when needed communicate with internal and external stakeholders and provide updates during weekly meetings to support timely resolution;
- Set up and update organization records for new and existing grantees including Automated Clearing House (ACH) enrollment and banking information updates as needed;
- Follow up on outstanding grant checks and assist with the grant check printing process;
- Participate in department group projects including the review and preparation of quarterly fund statements to ensure accuracy and timely distribution;
- Provide backup support for gift processing as needed; and
- Update procedures annually or as needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preparation Knowledge Previous Experience:
- Associates degree or equivalent related experience required;
- 1-2 years relevant work experience preferred; and
- Customer service data entry or administrative support experience preferred.
Skills Abilities Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and consistently maintains accuracy in data entry and processing tasks;
- Salesforce or other Customer Relations Management (CRM) platform experience preferred;
- Ability to manage daily tasks meet deadlines and adjust priorities when needed;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to track follow-up items;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Clear and professional communication by email and phone;
- Proficient computer skills including Outlook Word and Excel; and
- Ability to work well with a diverse range of people.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and
- Ability to work onsite and remotely as required.
The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation if any will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.
This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At managements discretion the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.
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