Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)Company Name
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Company City
Chicago
Company State
IL
Job Location
Chicago, IL
Company Information
Our vision is a Chicago that offers education, prosperity, and hope for all. The Foundation awards $8 million in grants each year across three program areas: Arts Learning, Education, and Employment. Across all of our funding areas, our focus is on helping organizations build capacity to enhance the quality of services and better assess the impact of programs; develop successful program innovations that other organizations in the field can learn from or adopt; and share knowledge so that information which can help low-income communities and individuals is widely and readily available. For more information, visit www.FryFoundation.org.
Job Description
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation seeks a Grants Associate to support the accurate and timely processing of grants across all Foundation program areas. The Grants Associate is a high-trust role responsible for moving grants through the pipeline from submission to payment, maintaining data integrity in the Foundation’s grants management system, and serving as a professional and responsive point of contact for grantees and board members. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, strong written communication skills, and the discretion and judgment to represent the Foundation well in external interactions.
Job Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree and 2–3 years of experience in a foundation, nonprofit, or professional services environment preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; strong follow-through on tasks and commitments
- Excellent written communication skills; able to correspond professionally and clearly on behalf of the Foundation
- High level of discretion and professional judgment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience with grants management systems (SmartSimple or similar) a plus
- Genuine interest in the Foundation’s mission and the communities it serves
How to Apply
Full job description and application link: https://lloydafryfoundation.applytojob.com/apply/C6UbY2gACu/Grants-Associate
Please submit your application by July 22, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and well-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a two-round interview process. If you have any questions, please contact search@fryfoundation.org.