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Grants Manager (Incoming, Fixed-Term)

at Mozilla Foundation Locations : Remote Canada, Remote US, Remote UK

At , we are actively building, investing in and advocating for the future of trustworthy AI. At the core, our strategy is growing and empowering a movement to reclaim the internet globally. Our movement building efforts include convening, grantmaking, research and advocacy campaigning. We’re rallying like-minded builders, researchers and advocacy groups to drive consensus around responsible AI development.

The Partnerships Team plays a crucial role in enhancing the health and stability of Mozilla Foundation by expanding and diversifying our grant and corporate fundraising efforts. The team is instrumental in building a dynamic and engaged philanthropic partnership network. Internally, we lead initiatives to cultivate a culture of philanthropy within Mozilla, emphasizing that everyone in the organization plays a vital role in fundraising and raising awareness about our mission and impact.

This is a 1 year fixed-term position

Position Summary :

The Partnerships Team is looking for a dedicated Grants Manager to join us as we implement our strategic plan aimed at revenue growth from diverse funding sources, including grants from private foundations, U.S. and foreign government agencies, and corporations. Reporting to the Partnerships Operations Manager, the Grants Manager will oversee all incoming grants management. Collaborating with finance, and program teams, the Grants Manager will handle every aspect of the grants process, from pre-award proposal development to post-award and award administration and closeout. The Grants Manager will serve as a key advisor on grants management issues, including legal and compliance matters, expenditure documentation processes, and grants budget development. The role involves close collaboration with multiple teams across the Foundation and strong partnership with Finance, Outgoing Grants Management and Legal teams.

As a Grants Manager (Incoming) at Mozilla Foundation, you will work on…

Pre-Award Proposals :

• Develop and review complex proposal budgets that align with funder and Mozilla’s guidelines and priorities in partnership with program, fundraising, and finance teams.
• Review proposals to ensure that the proposed project complies with Mozilla policies and funder guidelines.
• Collaborate with the fundraising and program teams to respond to funding opportunities, including compiling required financial-related attachments and assembling appropriate organizational supporting materials.
• Review all incoming grant agreements for their financial requirements and provide advice on their application, feasibility and practical implementation in collaboration with the Finance team.

Post-Award & Closeout Administration :

Budget management tasks :

Other responsibilities :

Grant Administration :

Your Professional Profile :

Salary and Benefits Information :

The Mozilla Foundation is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation for our staff. We aim to pay a competitive and market-based salary based on the responsibilities and requirements of the role. We do not ask for, or take into account, salary histories in our offer process.

The starting salary ranges for this role are listed below. These countries are where we most commonly employ staff :

Some regions fall into a higher salary market and this is reflected in the example ranges below :

The range for your specific location will be discussed in screening conversations if your application is successful.

We offer the following benefits :

Benefits are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Mozilla Foundation.

Mozilla Foundation Hiring Practices :

Mozilla understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.