Seasonal Grants, Associate

National Philanthropic Trust
United States, Pennsylvania, Jenkintown
Jun 16, 2025
Seasonal Grants, Associate ABOUT NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST National Philanthropic Trust is a public charity dedicated to providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations. NPT was founded in 1996. Since then, we have raised more than $73.4 billion in charitable contributions and currently manage $49.2 billion in charitable assets. We have made more than 870,000 grants totaling more than $34.6 billion to charities worldwide. We rank among the largest grantmaking institutions in the United States. Our mission is to increase philanthropy in society. To that end, our experienced staff of philanthropic professionals are fully prepared to help you establish and administer your donor-advised fund. NPT is led by a Board of Trustees composed of nationally known experts in philanthropy and business. At National Philanthropic Trust, we foster a welcoming environment for all.People are valued and respected for who they are-with opportunities to bring theirentrepreneurial spirit andtalents to increase giving around the world. We have an inclusive, supportive, collaborative culture that makes National Philanthropic Trust one of the most rewarding places to work. AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE NPT TEAM The Seasonal Grants, Associate is responsible for processing grants recommended by NPT's donors. This is accomplished through researching and validating grants, reporting on grants made through the various databases, and ensuring that we are compliant with our grant-making practices. Full-time seasonal position: 40 hours per week, 8:30-5:00PM EST Monday through Friday, but NPT will request some flexibility during our busy season of November-December. This role starts on August 13th OR September 17th, and the intended completion date is on or around the end of January 2026. Position offers a pay rate of $20-23 per hour. Duties/Responsibilities: Enter and process grants in database(s) Grant research using search tools. Perform outreach to charities, donors and/or their Financial Services teams on grant due diligence inquiries. Validate grant recipient organizations. Print and prepare weekly grant checks for mailing to the respective charity. Work in Salesforce to direct cases to appropriate individuals and teams Run grant reports as needed. Assist in monthly grant re-issues. Answer telephone/email questions from internal and external constituents regarding grants and other donor service needs Support the Grants Team as needed. The above list is not exhaustive, additional tasks may be assigned as necessary. What You Bring: At least two years' experience in a nonprofit or financial service setting Experienced with database or processing work, Salesforce experience a plus. General knowledge and interest in philanthropy and charitable matters Success in being a contributing member of a team. Success in meeting deadlines Detail oriented with solid organizational and time management skills. Capable of multi-tasking and keeping others well-informed Excellent verbal, writing, grammar, and proofreading skills Competent and friendly telephone demeanor