Grants Program Manager

As a Grants Program Manager at The Sia Foundation, your responsibilities include running the program as a project manager, aligning operations with company goals, evaluating grant proposals, onboarding grantees, and maintaining communication with them throughout their journey. You'll be instrumental in identifying the types of grants that can benefit Sia long-term and working with the marketing team to develop growth strategies.

To apply for the Grants Program Manager position at The Sia Foundation, you will need proven experience in managing grants or large-scale projects and a background in development or coding. Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, are essential. Additionally, experience collaborating with technically proficient stakeholders will be beneficial for success in this role.

The Sia Foundation supports its Grants Program Manager by providing a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. You can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for you and your family, plus a 401(k) with company matching for US-based employees. The Foundation also values flexibility in work, allowing for remote work options.

The Sia Foundation funds research, development, tooling, and other initiatives that promote user-owned data. The grants aim to enrich the Sia ecosystem by incentivizing capable developers to build applications and projects that align with our mission of a decentralized digital landscape.

Key skills for a Grants Program Manager at The Sia Foundation include strong organizational abilities, project management expertise, effective communication skills, and a solid technical background. The role also requires the capacity to assess and improve grant processes, develop data tracking systems, and compile reports that inform decision-making.

Your response should highlight specific examples of grants programs you've managed, focusing on your role, the successful projects funded, and any challenges you overcame. Discuss how you aligned the program with organizational goals and how your management style fostered collaboration.

Talk about the metrics and KPIs you use to assess program success, such as the number of proposals funded, recipient satisfaction, and the long-term impact of funded projects. Mention your methods for gathering data and how you use that information to inform decisions.

Discuss various marketing strategies, such as social media outreach, partnerships with educational institutions, webinars, and informational sessions targeted at potential grantees. Highlight your previous successes with similar initiatives.

Explain your onboarding process, ensuring to mention how you provide grantees with resources, support, and guidance. Provide examples of how you’ve designed onboarding processes in the past and the outcomes that resulted.

Describe your preferred communication channels (email, meetings, etc.), how often you'd check in with grantees, and the types of support you offer. Share past experiences of maintaining open lines of communication.

Detail techniques you employ to understand grantee needs, such as surveys, one-on-one meetings, and feedback sessions. Emphasize the importance of tailoring solutions to enhance their project outcomes.

Illustrate a scenario where you encountered challenges, detailing the steps you took to navigate the situation and the positive outcomes that resulted from your actions.

Mention industry associations you follow, webinars you attend, or literature you read to stay informed. Highlight your commitment to professional development and how it benefits your work.

Discuss best practices such as clear communication, robust documentation, regular evaluations of program performance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders as cornerstones of effective grants management.

Share your enthusiasm for The Sia Foundation’s mission to promote user-owned data and how it resonates with your professional values. Highlight what excites you about contributing to such a transformative organization.