Gun Violence Prevention Program Analyst

About the Gun Violence Prevention Program

Crown Family Philanthropies envisions a Chicago where gun violence is drastically reduced so that residents can live, work, and go to school safely in their communities. 

The Gun Violence Prevention Program, one of CFP's six main program priorities, makes grants in the areas of: a) ​​​​​providing direct services through community violence intervention, b) effectively leveraging existing gun policies, c) proactively identifying new systems-level opportunities to reduce the availability of illegal guns, and d) investing in programs that improve community-police relations.

CFP’s Gun Violence Prevention team also participates in city- and nationwide leadership and field-building efforts that seek to build a coalition of aligned support on these issues across nonprofit, philanthropic, corporate, and government sectors, in order to increase support and funding for the sector in Chicago, and improve best practices in the state and nationwide.

About the Position

The Gun Violence Prevention Analyst reports to the Gun Violence Prevention Program Director and serves as a thought partner to the Director and Sr. Program Analyst. The entire team works closely with trustees through the Gun Violence Prevention Committee structure to execute the Foundation’s Gun Violence Prevention portfolio.

The Analyst provides programmatic, team, and grants administration support, and conducts research and analysis to support grantmaking, fundraising, and community engagement processes. The ideal candidate will have a clear commitment to social justice efforts and a background in one or more of the Gun Violence Prevention dynamic solutions. 

Successful candidates will have a natural intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning, the demonstrated ability to ask key questions, and sufficient initiative to take on responsibilities and duties with confidence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Grant cycle management and grant administration support

• Serve as a liaison between the Gun Violence Prevention program team, the Grants Management team. and CFP administration to ensure the grants database is accurately maintained (i.e., implement proper processes for proposals, grant recommendations, grant reports, and grant agreements to ensure seamless communication of data and relevant information)

• Support the Gun Violence Prevention team in the planning, development, and production of materials for grantmaking and strategy meetings; this includes managing multiple deadlines in the proposal review and meeting preparation processes

• Communicate grant cycle process requirements to grantees and applicants, responding to inquiries as needed; exercise judgment regarding managing deadlines, expectations, and level of information shared with grantee and candidate organizations

• Review grantee progress reports and work with relevant Program staff to determine if grant requirements have been met; support development of and utilize a data dashboard to address the team's needs

• Coordinate or support coordination of meeting planning, site visits, and other learning opportunities to increase family engagement within the Gun Violence Prevention program area

• Attend and provide administrative support for Gun Violence Prevention grantmaking and strategy meetings

• Assist with research and/or data analysis for assigned Gun Violence Prevention portfolio areas

• Track, report, and coordinate the Foundation’s, family’s, and partners’ fundraising efforts for Gun Violence Prevention initiatives

Grantmaking analysis

• Support Gun Violence Prevention Program Director (PD) and Senior Program Analyst (SPA) in

proposal review, site visits, and vetting of proposals and reports

• In consultation with PD and SPA, analyze nonprofit financial statements, program data, operational conditions, and alignment with committee funding priorities to determine organizational strength and effectiveness

Research and writing

• Prepare grant summary documents and other materials needed for review of funding requests

• Manage communications and scheduling with assigned grantees and partners in the Gun Violence Prevention program area

• Create content around Gun Violence Prevention portfolio and partner updates and maintain engagement with family members through online family engagement platform

• Research issues relevant to the portfolios and prepare memoranda outlining primary findings and relationships to the Foundation’s areas of interest

• Assist Gun Violence Prevention Program team to assess data and conduct landscape analyses of priority grantmaking areas

CFP Team Activities

• Play a collaborative role within the Program team, seeking and providing guidance with CFP colleagues on issues pertinent to the role

• Participate in cross-functional teams that advance organizational aims around social impact and family engagement

• Engage in initiatives that foster team collaboration, including meetings, trainings, retreats, and special projects, taking the lead where interest, expertise, and opportunity coalesce

• Represent CFP in the broader philanthropic field at community, grantee, funder meetings, and conferences and other professional development opportunities, as appropriate

Core Competencies (Experience and Skills)

• At least two years' experience in community engagement/organizing, research and analysis, nonprofit, development or philanthropy (significant volunteer or internship roles count as relevant experience)

• Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly/succinctly, ask effective questions, listen, observe, and synthesize multiple inputs with sensitivity, diplomacy, and professionalism

• Ability to analyze complex and controversial issues with objectivity, to exhibit critical thinking skills, and to discuss and write about such issues in a neutral, balanced, and thorough manner

• Superb organizational skills, including ability to manage simultaneous priorities

• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when tackling administrative tasks and data entry

• Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups

• Curiosity and passion for social impact related to Gun Violence Prevention

• Capacity for peer mentorship and training

• Willingness to take initiative and bring new concepts to the team

• Ability to thrive in a family-centered enterprise

• General knowledge and familiarity with the public safety, gun violence, and corporate sectors is a strong plus

Henry Crown and Company (HCC) and the Crown Family Philanthropies division offer a generous compensation package that includes health insurance, 401(K), paid time off, pension, and profit sharing.

Additional Information

Henry Crown and Company and the Crown Family Philanthropies division are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Hybrid Work Environment

Henry Crown and Company and CFP currently operate in a hybrid work environment, with staff expected to work in the downtown Chicago office a minimum of two days per week.

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