Company Name
Asian Pacific Fund
Company City
San Francisco
Company State
CA
Job Location
San Francisco Bay Area
Company Information
Founded in 1993, the Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is the only community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and marginalized Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the Bay Area. We do this by:
• Strengthening our Safety Net: We fund and support an ecosystem of more than 90 Bay Area nonprofits serving AANHPI seniors, youth, and families; 40% of which have budgets of less than $1 million.
• Mobilizing Philanthropy: We connect philanthropy to AANHPI-serving nonprofits, mobilizing funding, regionally and nationally, to increase our collective impact.
• Driving Change: We are informed by the voices in our community and lead by speaking out, convening thought leaders, and amplifying solutions that work.
• Our Affiliate Network: APF has deep roots in the AANHPI community through a vast network of affiliates that operate at multiple levels. From safety net service providers that keep our communities safe and healthy, to advocates who are driving systems and policy changes that improve well-being for all, this network is critical to promoting inclusion and belonging. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For more information, please visit our website at www.asianpacificfund.org.
Job Description
The Community Initiatives & Grantmaking Coordinator, who is based in the Bay Area and reports to the Community Initiatives & Grantmaking Director, is responsible for the following:
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders—affiliates, scholarship donors, scholars, APF staff.
• Lead implementation of scholarship program—current activities include five major scholarships and one annual retreat.
• Process administrative documents for grantmaking and scholarship disbursement.
• Support the implementation of annual programming and moving the needle initiatives— AANHPI Summit, mental health, economic security, and language access.
Job Qualifications
To be successful in this job, you will excel in four areas:
• Relationship-building: You develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. You know how to build alliances and find points of collaboration even when there are competing interests.
• Communication Skills: You speak clearly on behalf of the organization and communicate well with others, including sharing context and asking questions to understand others’ perspectives. You aim for accuracy and attention to detail, organizing and sharing information effectively — whether writing an internal email or delivering a presentation.
• Drive to achieve results: You have a track record of accomplishing ambitious goals and getting results even when there are obstacles. You set a high bar and meet it, because you anticipate hurdles and come up with pragmatic solutions. You plan backwards and involve stakeholders appropriately.
• Commitment to racial equity and social justice: You recognize the role of race, income, age, immigration status, and other identities in shaping health disparities, and you consistently amplify community voices to advocate for more equitable policy solutions. You recognize how your own identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference. Knowledge of mental health, economic security, and language access issues, as well as prior experience in grantmaking are both plusses but are not requirements.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Tavae Samuelu, Director of Community Initiatives & Grantmaking at .