About the role

  • Director of Fund Administration leading gifts and grants operations for the Jewish Federation Bay Area. Collaborating with teams to drive operational excellence and modernization.

Responsibilities

  • The (Senior) Director of Fund Administration leads gifts and grants operations, ensuring exceptional donor service, efficient workflows and full regulatory compliance.
  • This role oversees a team responsible for supporting ~1,100 funds and philanthropic vehicles and administering 10,000+ grants annually.
  • Partnering closely with Philanthropy, Finance, Data Operations, and IT, this leader drives operational excellence and modernization through Salesforce-based grants management, NetSuite fund accounting, and a donor portal.
  • The role reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
  • Oversee end-to-end grants management and gift processing across all fund types and ensure compliance with IRS regulations, internal policies, and best practices.
  • Set service standards and donor interaction models to deliver accurate, timely, high-quality support.

Requirements

  • Experience using Salesforce
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully streamlining and automating processes
  • Experience managing an operational environment positioned for scale and optimization
  • Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and maximize productivity
  • Experience creating and analyzing production reports to understand volume trends, capacity constraints, and workforce planning needs
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years of progressive leadership experience.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits — medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holidays (including Jewish), and retirement plan.

Job title

Director – Fund Administration

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$150,000 - $205,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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