Grant Manager at Yael Foundation · Jerusalem

The YAEL Foundation, headquartered in Jerusalem, is a rapidly expanding nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity worldwide by providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to Jewish children. Founded in 2020 by philanthropists Uri and Yael Poliavich, the foundation has quickly grown to become one of the largest funders of Jewish education globally, supporting over 120 schools and educational initiatives across 41 countries and impacting more than 17,000 students daily.

With a current team of 30 dedicated professionals and plans for continued growth, the YAEL Foundation is committed to ensuring that every investment is mission-aligned, cost-effective, and delivers measurable impact.

We are seeking a mission-aligned, detail-driven Grant Manager to join our growing team in Jerusalem. In this role, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of grant application and management — supporting impactful programs across diverse Jewish communities worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the entire grant cycle — from screening proposals and reviewing budgets to monitoring reporting requirements and deadlines
• Evaluate grant submissions to ensure alignment with the foundation’s vision and philanthropic strategy
• Serve as the main point of contact for both new and existing grantees, fostering trust and gathering key project insights
• Track grantee reporting, assess project impact, and ensure proper use of allocated funds in line with foundation guidelines
• Collaborate with internal teams and prepare well-structured summaries for leadership decision-making
• Identify emerging needs from communities and schools, suggesting creative, scalable, and mission-aligned solutions

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant management, account management, or a related field
• Knowledge or experience working with Jewish communities, preferably in EU
• Exceptional written and spoken English and conversational Hebrew (Russian would be a plus)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with a sharp attention to detail
• A collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal communication
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and drive results
• Previous experience working with CRM or grant management systems
• Work from the Jerusalem office.