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Title: Data and Grants Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Salaried, full-time, exempt
Location: Chicago, hybrid 3 days/week in office
Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000
WHO WE ARE
The Coleman Foundation, Inc. is a private grant-making foundation, listed as 17th on Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2024 Largest Foundations in Chicago, with a current endowment of approximately $180 million. Since 1951 we have proudly invested in local nonprofits, neighborhood-based organizations and institutions working to improve the lives of people in the greater Chicago region.
Supported by our community-minded board of directors, our small, collaborative staff is committed to ensuring that our grantee partners are equipped to meet the unprecedented challenges of 2025 and beyond. This year the foundation is implementing new strategies for our three program areas: Entrepreneurship, Health, and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and making approximately 100 grants totaling $9 million.
Learn more: www.ColemanFoundation.org.
OUR MISSION
The Coleman Foundation invests in the efforts of community-based organizations and local institutions to preserve and strengthen the physical health and the economic and emotional well-being of people living in the greater Chicago region.
VALUES
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Data and Grants Manager (DGM) is a pivotal new hire that will partner with Foundation leadership to modernize grantmaking systems. Leading Fluxx administration and cross-functional integrations (finance, operations, and program), the role builds end-to-end processes that make data reliable, accessible, and actionable across the foundation. The DGM will operationalize new leadership priorities— by streamlining compliance, strengthening grantee experience, and creating a durable, data-driven backbone for current and future strategies.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Data and Grants Manager will be instrumental in shaping, executing, and overseeing The Coleman Foundation’s grantmaking policies, systems, and processes. This role ensures seamless management of the entire grant lifecycle—from application intake and data oversight to reporting and stakeholder engagement.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the Data and Grants Manager will spearhead initiatives that enhance and modernize the foundation’s grantmaking approach, playing a vital role in advancing its long-term mission and impact. To be effective in this position, the Data and Grants Manager will work collaboratively across multiple internal and external constituents, demonstrating a deep understanding of the needs of applicants, grantees, Foundation leadership and other stakeholders - ensuring that those perspectives are incorporated in the grant-making process.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Grants Management
Systems Management
Financial & Legal Compliance
Grantee Relations
Data Management and Support
QUALIFICATIONS
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Benefits include:
*Provided at no cost to the employee. 90% for partner/family.
We currently work with a hybrid arrangement. The Foundation provides expenses related to remote work including equipment, software and internet access. Employees are expected to work in the office Tuesday throughThursday and occasionally other weekdays as needed. Our renovated offices are located in the Civic Opera Building (20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago), centrally located in downtown Chicago and easily accessible by Metra and CTA.
The Coleman Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employees are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect. We value a diverse work environment because teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copier/scanner/printer. The Coleman Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations.
Applications should include:
Chears & Associates (www.chearsassociates.com) has been exclusively retained for this search led by Dr. Victor E. Chears who will manage communication and contact through the recruitment and search process.
Note. Please refrain from any calls, emails and/or direct communication with Board and Staff of The Coleman Foundation.
Submit the requested materials via email to search@colemanfoundation.org. Please type your name (Last, First) and Data and Grants Manager in the subject line of your email.
Interviews with qualified candidates will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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