Josh Vang
Grants Management Associate
As the Grants Management Associate, Joshua Vang provides operational and administrative support for grant processing throughout the Foundation’s grantmaking. This support extends from supporting Program Officers and grantee partners at every stage of the grant lifecycle.
Prior to joining the foundation, Josh was the Impact Partnership Manager at U.S. Scholar, leading corporate giving strategies. He also played a key role at the Minnesota Council on Foundations, where he supported the administration of the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund, helping facilitate over $11 million in grants to aid nonprofits and small businesses. With over a decade of experience working in the nonprofit sector, Josh’s experiences allow him to align organizational values, grantmaking principles, and operational practices.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership from Crown College.
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