Grants Coordinator

TITLE: Grants Coordinator
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Classification/FLSA Status: Regular, Exempt
LOCATION: Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Grants Coordinator is a member of the Fund Development Team and is a liaison between the council and its investors. The Grants Coordinator is responsible for coordinating preparation and submission, tracking and reporting on implementation and spend reporting as well as managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant coordinator and entry level small grants writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Discusses available sources of funding with grant writer, managers, and CDO.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other factfinding actions and meetings.
• Drafts and completes sponsor grant applications according to application requirements.
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Compiles documents, forms, or reports required by the grant.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
• Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.
• Team player on a development team that works together and supports each other.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Bloomerang or similar fundraising systems
• Bachelors degree in related field ideal, other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years of experience in grant writing preferred.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. Operate office equipment manually.
3. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds at times.

Core Competencies:

• Business First Mindset
• Relational Intelligence
• Critical Thinker
• Financial Acumen
• Learning and Innovation
• Social Justice and Inclusion (DEI)
• Communicator
• Customer Centric
• Digital, Virtual and Technical Proficiency
• Leadership and Stewardship

*Registration as a member of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council required
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Flexible work from home options available.