Philanthropy Solutions Associate, Tech & Data (Remote, Flexible Hours)

$66,000-$78,000/year

Full Time 

Flexible hours & 4 weeks of vacation per year

Remote (with office available in Toronto for desired Hybrid work)

Do you want to work for an organization where you can bring your skills in data, systems, and problem-solving to life by helping grantmakers advance their missions?

Do you want flexibility in your work day,  to be with a company that cares about your growth, and to work with a great group of people you can call your teammates (seriously, we have great people here).

Grantbook cares about its people, the employee experience, and being best in class solutions provider. We support our clients with their impactful philanthropic missions and you can be a part of the difference-making too. 

As Canada’s first Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) company and a Certified B Corp, you can be a part of something big, and see the impact of your efforts. 

Expectations of the Role

Mission Statement 

Bring projects to life by managing client relationships, driving project execution, and delivering data-driven insights and technical solutions that advance philanthropic goals.

Expected Outcomes

Project Leadership & Execution

• Deliver high-quality project outcomes on time and within budget, aligned with client expectations and Grantbook standards.


• Draft, submit, and present clear, professional deliverables such as kick-off decks, assessment reports, recommendations, and project summaries.


• Translate complex information into simple frameworks, analogies, and actionable next steps that guide client decision-making.


• Plan and facilitate effective workshops, ensuring client participation leads to well-informed decisions.


• Synthesize and distill data trends across client information and functional areas to identify root causes and opportunities.


• Make recommendations informed by good grantmaking practices, peer benchmarks, and system constraints.

Strategic Problem-Solving & Risk Management

• Identify risks and complexities early in the project life-cyle.


• Process optimization and continuous improvement.


• Bring structure and clarity from ambiguity and chaos


• Adapt to new information or client contexts, pivoting project activities to stay aligned with goals.


• Review project goals against changing environments to confirm direction and ensure objectives remain relevant.

Client Relationship Management

• Build lasting client relationships based on trust, humility, and effective communication.


• Maintain strong alignment with client context by actively listening and tailoring recommendations to their environment.


• Identify new opportunities for Grantbook to provide value and ongoing support. 

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to institutional knowledge by documenting lessons learned and re-usable tools/templates.


• Share insights with colleagues to improve Grantbook’s processes, methodologies, and technical approaches.


• Demonstrate thought leadership in philanthropic technology through active collaboration internally and with clients. 

Ideal Candidate Profile

Values

Stay Curious  - We show up coachable, humble and eager to grow
Build Together - We share the work and the wins

Own It  - Here to impact impact, we’re willing to set aside personal preferences for collective mission success

Dare to Make It Happen - We pursue experimentation over stagnation and delve bravely into the unknown when the status quo just won’t do.

Skills & Qualifications

• Required




• Previous experience in nonprofit, philanthropic consulting or technology services is an asset.


• Experience implementing and/or administrering an organization operational system.


• Experience working with data, systems, or grants management tools such as Salesforce, Fluxx, or other GMS platforms.


• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical insights. 


• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, manage projects, and collaborate across functional teams. 


• Curiosity, adaptability, and comfort navigating ambiguity in client projects.




• Preferred




• Familiarity with CRM, grants management systems, or philanthropic technology platforms.


• Exposure to data analysis, cleansing, or migration projects.

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Growth and Development

• Opportunity to participate in our annual PD fund.


• Coaching opportunities within Grantbook to support your career goals. 

Company Profile

Grantbook is a social-purpose, vendor-agnostic consultancy helping Grantmakers around the world operationalize their vision and values - including JEDI and trust-based philanthropy - to transform their grantmaking and amplify their impact. As a values-driven B Corporation, we are proud to participate in a “chain of good”, helping our clients deliver on their missions of building solutions. 

For more information, we encourage you to take a look at our careers page: https://www.grantbook.org/about/culture-careers#Benefits

How to Apply

We have an application intake process that starts when you fill in the online form linked from our website or job posting. 

Interview Process

• We review each application we receive. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.


• We have outlined all of our interview steps and timelines on our website: https://www.grantbook.org/blog/what-to-expect-from-grantbooks-recruiting-process


• Grantbook leverages AI during the hiring process. 


• Candidates should expect a 1-2 week timeline from application to interviews.

Commitments

Grantbook welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.