About the Organization
The Philanthropic Collaborative for Education (The Collaborative) was established in 2008 as The National Public Education Support Fund, part of the Leeds families of philanthropies, to serve as a community of engaged education funders and advocates to support the Alliance for Excellent Education. Today, The Collaborative is a national hub for convening and connecting influential leaders in education philanthropy with advocacy, research, policy, and practice. Networks hosted at and/or supported by The Collaborative include: the Education Funder Strategy Group, Funders In Flux, Global Science of Learning Network and Grantmakers for Thriving Youth. The Collaborative strengthens, convenes, and catalyzes networks of philanthropy to advance the equitable and racially just education and systemic policies and practices that create the conditions every learner needs to achieve, thrive, and succeed in a globally diverse society.
Organization Website
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About the Role
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a highly strategic and solutions-driven leader to serve as the operational backbone of the organization. This role is designed for a systems-level thinker who excels at cross-functional leadership, precision execution, and proactive problem-solving. Reporting directly to the CFOO, the Senior Manager, Grants Operations will bridge program and operational functions, lead internal systems development, and ensure grant information/knowledge management are seamless and compliant. This is not an administrative support role—this is a senior-level operational leader who owns complex systems like Salesforce and Tableau, leads contract management workflows, manages coordination with outsourced tech partners, and plays a central role in onboarding, documentation, and internal alignment. The right candidate will bring a builder's mindset, exceptional follow-through, and a deep understanding of nonprofit infrastructure and grants operations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic Systems Leadership (Salesforce & Tableau)
Grants Infrastructure & Compliance
Operational Oversight & Contract Execution
Cross-Functional Coordination & Internal Communication
Who You'll Work With:
Required Skills and Experience:
Ideal Candidate Profile
Preferred Skills
Additional Details
Location and Work Environment:
Remote. Preference for candidates based in Eastern and Central timezones.
Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.
About the Organization
The Philanthropic Collaborative for Education (The Collaborative) was established in 2008 as The National Public Education Support Fund, part of the Leeds families of philanthropies, to serve as a community of engaged education funders and advocates to support the Alliance for Excellent Education. Today, The Collaborative is a national hub for convening and connecting influential leaders in education philanthropy with advocacy, research, policy, and practice. Networks hosted at and/or supported by The Collaborative include: the Education Funder Strategy Group, Funders In Flux, Global Science of Learning Network and Grantmakers for Thriving Youth. The Collaborative strengthens, convenes, and catalyzes networks of philanthropy to advance the equitable and racially just education and systemic policies and practices that create the conditions every learner needs to achieve, thrive, and succeed in a globally diverse…