Community Initiatives & Grantmaking Manager

Asian Pacific Fund is seeking a full-time Community Initiatives & Grantmaking Manager to implement our capacity building and systems change initiatives, lead our scholarship programs and manage our grants logistics and administration. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented professional, passionate about ensuring that all AANHPIs in the Bay thrive. They will be able to take initiative; solve problems effectively and excel at building systems and manage community-facing projects. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, the Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is the only community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and marginalized Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the Bay Area. We do this by:

• Strengthening our Safety Net: We fund and support an ecosystem of more than 90 Bay Area nonprofits serving AANHPI seniors, youth, and families; 40% of which have budgets of less than $1 million.
• Mobilizing Philanthropy: We connect philanthropy to AANHPI-serving nonprofits, mobilizing funding, regionally and nationally, to increase our collective impact.
• Driving Change: We are informed by the voices in our community and lead by speaking out, convening thought leaders, and amplifying solutions that work.
• Our Affiliate Network: APF has deep roots in the AANHPI community through a vast network of affiliates that operate at multiple levels. From safety net service providers that keep our communities safe and healthy, to advocates who are driving systems and policy changes that improve well-being for all, this network is critical to promoting inclusion and belonging.

This is an exciting time at APF with a dynamic and growing team of 7 and a 30-year track record of impact. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, please visit our website at www.asianpacificfund.org.

The Community Initiatives & Grantmaking Manager supports the implementation and administration of our programs and grants in alignment with our impact strategy. Reporting to the Community Initiatives & Grantmaking Director, the CIG Manager works cross-functionally with our Development, Finance and Communications teams to ensure seamless execution of our community-facing work including:

• Leading implementation of scholarship program—current activities include four major scholarships, one award, two annual luncheons, and one annual summer retreat.
• Processing administrative documents for grantmaking, scholarship disbursements, and vendor payments.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders—affiliates, scholarship donors, scholars, community, partners, and the APF staff.
• Supporting the implementation of capacity building and strategic initiatives, including events management and logistics coordination for quarterly Affiliate convenings.

This is a hybrid position based in the Bay Area. This position requires occasional travel within California for meetings, team retreats and organizational events. Candidates must be able to work weekday hours, and should have previously demonstrated experience and comfort with remote work. We are open to individual candidates who have at least 3+ years of program management or grantmaking experience.     

How to Apply

Please apply on the Workable platform. We will prioritize applications received prior to February 6th when we will begin an initial application review. We plan to hold interviews in February and March and we are hoping for the candidate to start in April.

To protect the integrity of our structured candidacy processes, we kindly ask that all applicants do not call, email or message our office or any member of the APF Team or Board of Directors about any of our open roles or consulting opportunities. We will review applications submitted through this application portal as received and will invite a short list of candidates to schedule a phone screening with a member of our team.

Asian Pacific Fund is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our issues. We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.

Upon request, APF offers accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the application, interview, and hiring process, such as additional time on hiring exercises, interview questions in advance, or closed captioning on Zoom.

To be successful in this job, you must have:    

• 3+ years of social justice philanthropy, project management, or nonprofit experience
• A drive to achieve results: You have a track record of accomplishing ambitious goals and getting results even when there are obstacles. You like taking initiative and are able to proactively and creatively solve problems.
• A commitment to racial equity and social justice: You recognize the role of race, income, age, immigration status, and other identities in shaping disparities. You recognize how your own identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.
• Demonstrated success in effective project management: You time manage, prioritize activities, plan backwards and involve stakeholders appropriately to ensure project success. You are unphased by complexity and can track both big picture objectives and details at the lowest level.
• Excellent relationship-building skills: You develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. You know how to build alliances and find points of collaboration even when there are competing interests.
• Outstanding communication Skills: You speak clearly on behalf of the organization and communicate well with others, including sharing context and asking questions to understand others’ perspectives. You aim for accuracy and attention to detail, synthesizing and sharing information effectively — whether writing an internal email or delivering a presentation.

Knowledge of our programs or prior experience in grantmaking is preferred but not required.

Candidate Characteristics

• A collaborative, joyful and systems-thinking approach to individual leadership.
• A working style that succeeds in fast-paced organizations which value initiative-taking and dynamic problem solving.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year depending on experience. We also offer flexible work hours, a collaborative work environment, and a benefits package that includes generous vacation, employer-paid medical and dental insurance, and the option of participating in a 403(b) retirement savings plan.