Job Description

Position:

Grants Associate

Reports To:

Grants Manager

Type:

Full Time (exempt)

Location:

Downtown Albuquerque

Start Date:

January 2026

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,0000 | Commensurate with Experience, competitive benefits package

About Albuquerque Community Foundation

Albuquerque Community Foundation ("the Foundation") is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity created by and for people in the greater Albuquerque area. The Foundation administers a permanent community endowment composed of many gifts, large and small, and uses the earnings from that endowment to make grants to other nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. We serve primarily the four-county area of Valencia, Bernalillo, Torrance and Sandoval; however, our vision is to be a leader in community philanthropy.






The Foundation established the New Mexico Community Trust ("the Trust") in 2019 as a nonprofit corporation in the state of New Mexico for the purposes of building, investing, and managing funds to enhance the quality of New Mexico through informed, strategic grant making. All Foundation staff work on behalf of the Trust as needed under a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations.





Our leadership spans local, state and national collaborative efforts and our donor-advised fund holders make grants statewide and nationwide. We enable people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support the issues they care about - immediately or through a planned gift. We invest in the long-term well-being of nonprofit groups and bring people and organizations together, convening diverse voices to address local issues and opportunities. Our business is building community through equitable practices to support the Foundation's overall mission, vision, strategic objectives and commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Position Overview

The Grants Associate is part of a small and highly collaborative Community Impact & Leadership Team that works closely with the Team to provide administrative support for the Foundation's grant programs and distributions. This position will also assist the Community Impact and Leadership Team in ensuring that all associated activities undertaken by the Team are centered in equitable practices and support the Foundation's overall mission, vision, strategic objectives and commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The Foundation is a highly collaborative work environment, and staff are expected to support cross-departmentally where needed.

Main Job Responsibilities

Administering Community Suite grants module including but not limited to, entering grants, organizing grant backup, generating grant letters and creating grant listings. Collecting and tracking reports from grantees and compiling data for Foundation reporting Administration and management of online Grant Lifecycle Management system for the Annual Grant Cycle Program and other grant opportunities that require online applications (this may include creating online grant applications, importing applications, organizing/distributing applications as needed, processing grant awards) Assist with coordinating logistics on various grant programs, including the Annual Grant Cycle Program, Corporate Philanthropy initiatives and other Grant Programs (this may include designing Requests for Proposals, coordinating grant presentations with nonprofits, generating grant contracts, filing and maintaining contracts and entering grants into Community Suite)

Other Responsibilities

Community Impact and Leadership:


Assist department with grant panel logistics, including cultivating community relationships to support grant panels Assist department in working with the Board, non-profits, donors and prospective donors Assist department with the Community Impact and Leadership Committee Assist department in updating the Communications Team with grant deadlines and ongoing grant content Assist department in managing timelines for grant deadlines and grant reporting Assist department in maintaining grant tracking database Assist department in maintaining nonprofit database for interested donors Assist organizations and individuals with the online application process Assist department in responding to all grant, scholarship and impact questions Assist department in developing and managing strategic outreach strategies to local nonprofit organizations, collecting and tracking reports from grantees and compiling data for Foundation reporting Assist department in maintaining policies and procedures for grantmaking in line with current IRS Rules and Regulations Must be available to attend and report at weekly staff meetings, Community Impact and Leadership Committee meetings, and the Annual Meeting Must be available to attend Foundation donor/prospective donor events and nonprofit events and interact positively with attendees

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:


All staff are encouraged to develop practice and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Education & Experience:


Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required Three or more years of experience in nonprofit or social profit sectors preferred

Alignment with Foundation Values:


Trust: Build relationships based on authenticity, actionable change, adaptability, and cultural humility Equity: Address ongoing injustice and work to change systems of oppression and harm Integrity: Provide high-quality service with humility and respect Accountability: Be responsible and transparent in learning, striving, and adapting towards becoming the community's foundation

Technical Skills & Communication Skills:


Proficiency in MS Office products Experience in Adobe, Canva, etc., preferred Develop knowledge and expertise in Community Suite software Excellent verbal and written communication skills Engaging interpersonal communication style

Work Style:


Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and integrity-based work style Ability to prioritize competing time and schedule demands Attention to detail Exhibit a professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor Dependable and sound decision-making capability Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Other:


An understanding of philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the Albuquerque Community Foundation High level of integrity, ethics, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation Current valid New Mexico Driver's License and insurable

Work Environment

This position is eligible to participate in the Foundation's hybrid work environment, meaning the employee has the option to work from home two days a week, as approved by the employee's supervisor and Foundation management. Work may be performed in an office setting within the Foundation or another organization or business office, private home or public gathering place. Evening, weekend or irregular hours may be required. Reimbursable travel throughout the four county areas comprising the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area is required. Occasional reimbursable travel outside that area may be required from time to time. The Foundation operates with a small staff. All staff members are expected to participate as needed in all areas.