Foundation Program & Grants Associate

New York Life - New York, NY

Hiring: Foundation Program & Grants Associate Company: New York Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:15:49 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Project Management About the job Experience: •4+ years of relevant experience in philanthropy, grantmaking, grants administration, nonprofit programs, project coordination, or a related field. Required Skills: •Support grant administration from initial research and due diligence through internal approvals, agreements, documentation, and complete grant files. •Support management of assigned grants across the lifecycle, including payment coordination, reporting, renewals, and closeout. •Draft grant recommendations and supporting materials by researching grantees, compiling key information, and summarizing strategic fit, rationale, risks, and terms for VP review. •Create and update core grant materials, including briefs, trackers, approval packets, contact lists, and closeout documentation. •Maintain accurate grant system entries, reminders, and review routing; identify process improvements in partnership with the operations team. •Grantee Support and Relationship Management •Support strong grantee relationships by coordinating meetings, agendas, logistics, follow-ups, and regular check-ins. •Attend assigned grantee and partner meetings; capture notes, decisions, and action items; and follow up to help ensure next steps are completed. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!