Grants Coordinator

• B.A. with at least 2 years working in the non-profit sector.
• Priority will be given to applicants with grant and/or project management experience.

● Coordinate and establish Grant Donor Profiles and establish next step proposals for relationship 

● Manage existing grants by tracking reports and deadlines, maintaining grant files, preparing/sharing grant correspondence 

● Coordinate submission of proposals in collaboration with program staff, including narrative, budgets and any supporting documentation 

● Collaborate with and coordinate program staff and/or assistant executive director to fulfill grant writing and reporting.

● Manage and coordinate budget plans in cooperation with program staff, finance manager and/or grants accountant. 

● Coordinate with the finance manager and assistant as needed to track grant expenses, manage change requests and prepare monthly reports. 

● Presents monthly budget vs. actuals for grants/contracts to management, works with program managers to ensure compliance with the budget. 

● Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies and partner organizations 

● Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor

• Accomplishes a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
• Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. 
• Ability to work effectively to meet all internal and external deadlines

2. Communication 

• Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information so as to anticipate problems and ensure effectiveness of the agency; effectively communicates by adjusting style, tone and level of detail appropriate to the audience and occasion. 

3. Continuous Learning 

• Demonstrates eagerness to acquire necessary technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve a client’s needs effectively. Has the desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform a job more effectively. 

4. Cultural Awareness 

• Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics; treats all people fairly and consistently; effectively works with people from diverse backgrounds by treating them with dignity and respect. 

5. Planning and Organizing 

• Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of specific objectives. Sets priorities, goals, tracking systems and timetables to achieve maximum productivity. 
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

6. Relationship Building 

• Able to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with others inside or outside of the organization, through multiple methods of communication, who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding finances, clients and employees

7. Technological Proficiency

• Excellent computer and database management skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Google Drive, eTapestry and various funder portals.

• Requires long periods of sitting and computer use. Moderate lifting of up to 25 pounds. 
• Requires the kind of teamwork and personal interaction that cannot be had in a home office situation, therefore, a majority of the work will be done on-site 
• Use of cell phone is also required with partial reimbursement by agency.