ABOUT THE NBPA

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to protect and advance the rights of our players. They are the game.

The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, and counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the group licensing and partnership engine of the NBPA. With more than 80 active partnerships, THINK450 is dedicated to uncovering shared interests between players and leading brands to build more engaging collaborations.

The NBPA Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members by supporting and assisting people, communities and organizations worldwide. It spotlights and amplifies the global initiatives of professional basketball players, driving positive change through community building, charitable endeavors and social entrepreneurship.

For more information, visit www.nbpa.com and follow @thenbpa on social.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Grants & Program Coordinator will support the NBPA Foundation's grant making and program operations through administrative, strategic, and stakeholder engagement tasks.

LOCATION: New York, New York

DEPARTMENT: Foundation

REPORTS TO:  Program Director

SALARY RANGE: $70K-$80K

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage the online grants process: application review, summaries, notifications, and compliance tracking
• Perform initial due diligence reviews of budgets, IRS Form 990s, and progress reports to verify alignment with Foundation policies and compliance standards
• Coordinate with grantees, players, and partners to strengthen program impact
• Maintain reporting schedules, disbursement timelines, and grant dashboards
• Organize and update records
• Assist with grant applications, reports, and deadline tracking
• Manage and respond to inquiries submitted through the NBPA Foundation's designated email channel
• Assist in conducting research for Foundation’s program areas
• Support in updating and managing Foundation's CRM system
• Represent the Foundation externally as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 2–3 years of experience in grantmaking or program support
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Collaborative work style with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with databases and grant management software (Salesforce)

The NBPA will respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description and will continue to review resumes until the position is filled.  

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The NBPA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions.  

The NBPA is an equal employment opportunity employer.  The NBPA will consider all qualified applicants with no regard to the applicant’s race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, weight, disability, or any other status protected by New York or Federal anti-discrimination law. 

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