UJA-Federation of New York’s work is to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, to respond to crises close to home and far away, and to shape our Jewish future. To accomplish these goals, UJA provides grants to hundreds of nonprofits and, at the center of UJA’s local work are our 60+ New York based core partners. The Network Department works in partnership with our core partners to ensure that they are well-managed organizations, and that they continue to meet the needs of an ever-evolving population. We do this by providing general operating support, monitoring the financial and governance practices of our closest partners, and by providing designated grants to support technology/digital advancement, energy efficiency programs, and talent development at all levels.
UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world, distributing nearly $400 million annually across more than 1,200 grants. Grantmaking at UJA is a collaborative, data-informed process that brings together lay leadership and professional expertise to guide decision-making and oversight. As UJA completes the integration of its grants and finance systems through Salesforce, this new role offers a unique opportunity to strengthen how financial investments connect to program outcomes. The Director, Grant Financial Analytics will design and implement finance-based metrics that measure and communicate the relationship between funding and impact across grant portfolios.
Working collaboratively with planning professionals, lay leaders, CPER Operations, and the Digital Data and Insights team, this role will build, refine, and integrate a unified framework that links financial performance, program results, and organizational strategy. The Director will also create clear, compelling visuals and dashboards to share insights internally and externally, ensuring that data meaningfully informs grantmaking and strategic decisions in service of UJA’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the process of creating a system of best-in-class financial measurement and impact assessment.
- Translate the results of impact evaluations into actionable learnings and insights that will be shared with lay leaders and the community.
- Improve the data collection efforts alongside the Operations and Data teams and contribute new ideas towards refining and expanding the existing data collection frameworks.
- Assist colleagues in the Planning Division in setting measurable goals and monitoring progress against them.
- Partner with CPER Operations and the Data and Insights teams to implement automated financial dashboards and reporting systems that integrate program, grants, and financial data across Salesforce and related platforms, and standardize financial and impact KPIs for consistent organizational reporting.
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of professional work experience and 3-5 years of relevant financial and measurement experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, preference for at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Hands-on experience leading the planning and execution of financial impact evaluations, as well as applying a variety of qualitative and quantitative evaluation techniques
- Proven experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or scenario analysis in a mission-driven context. Experience translating financial data into strategic recommendations and board-level presentations.
- Strong experience demonstrating the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and complex organizational environment. This includes a track-record of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and collegiality while moving quickly to meeting multiple deadlines and achieve results.
- Able to work independently while also proactively keeping colleagues and stakeholders informed of progress
- Engages and works collaboratively; able to effectively deal with ambiguity, and respond to issues with diplomacy
- Ability to make executive decisions while operating with a high degree of respect for professional colleagues and lay leadership
- Passion for the mission of UJA-Federation
Salary:
The salary for this position is $125,00 - $145,000 annually.
Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.
TIME OFF
We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.
HYBRID MODEL
We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.
HEALTH CARE
UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.
COMMUNITY
We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)
SOME MORE (YES, MORE!)
We also offer a commuter benefit plan. So, you can get to work and feel good about it.