Teams at James S. McDonnell Foundation

Supports grantmaking and impact investment processes from sourcing through award, including proposal reviews, grant summaries, partner onboarding, portfolio tracking, and funded-partner relationship management. Maintains dashboards and partner records, prepares board materials, coordinates check-ins and site visits, and helps organize partner events and learning initiatives. The role also contributes to process documentation, internal coordination, and continuous improvement while serving as a responsive contact for assigned funded partners.

Manages a portfolio of grants and impact investments, including identifying funding opportunities, evaluating proposals, maintaining partner relationships, monitoring performance, and preparing recommendations for leadership and board committees. The role also supports grantmaking processes, portfolio dashboards, partner onboarding, events, and process improvements while tracking St. Louis economic mobility trends.