Manager, Catholic Foundation
$82,000–$92,000 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Administer the Catholic Foundation of Arlington's grants management and fund administration system, maintaining accurate records for funds, donors, grants, and distributions. Process Foundation gifts, coordinate with Finance and Accounting for timely recording and reconciliation, and generate reports for leadership, the Board of Directors, and audit preparation. Manage donor-advised fund grant recommendations from submission through disbursement, ensuring compliance with fund restrictions, IRS regulations, and Board-approved spending policies. Serve as the primary point of contact for fund holders, grant applicants, grantees, and parish partners, responding to inquiries regarding charitable giving vehicles and preparing fund statements and donor communications. Coordinate grant and scholarship programs, including application management, committee support, award notifications, and payment processing. Support the Foundation Board and committees by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, recording minutes, and assisting with annual audit preparation.
Required Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic with a sincere commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church
- Alignment with the Diocese of Arlington's culture and values
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to learn foundation management software
- Strong financial acumen
- Ability to read fund statements
- Ability to track grant activity
- Ability to support reconciliation and audit preparation
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under deadline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed customer service orientation
- High discretion with confidential information
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, accounting, or a related field
- Equivalent professional experience to a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or Catholic institutional setting
- Demonstrated success in project management, fundraising, or community engagement
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to qualify for diocesan vehicle insurance system
- Ability to travel throughout the Diocese of Arlington
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with donor-advised fund administration
- Prior experience with endowment management
- Prior experience with community or diocesan foundation operations
- Experience with Foundant or a similar grant management platform
- Familiarity with IRS regulations governing charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments
- Knowledge of fund accounting principles
- Experience with Foundant GLM/CSuite
- Experience with Raiser's Edge
- Familiarity with Catholic stewardship principles
- Knowledge of the theology of gift
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
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