Grants & Development Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
• Manage the full grant lifecycle: prospecting, proposal development, budgeting, submission, and post-award reporting
• Maintain the grant calendar, pipeline, and compliance tracking
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation and grantor program officers
• Track outcomes and metrics needed to fulfill grant reporting requirements
• Identify and pursue new grant and funding opportunities
• Coordinate major donor cultivation strategy
• Aid in donor stewardship, including follow-ups and thank-you outreach
• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM/database
• Assist in the creation and scheduling of content for marketing and communications efforts
• Support email and social media marketing campaigns (newsletters, appeals, updates)
• Aid in the development and coordination of direct mailings, including appeals, newsletters, postcards and other direct mail pieces
• Help maintain consistent messaging and brand voice across platforms
• Support fundraising events and annual giving campaigns as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong writing and research skills; grant writing experience preferred
• High interest in or existing skills in marketing (social media, email marketing, direct mail); a strong desire to grow into this area long-term is a significant plus
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines, especially grant deadlines
• Experience with CRM systems and email marketing tools a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $45,000 – $55,000 annually, DOE
• Accrual-Based Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• $3,000 annual stipend in lieu of health coverage
• Up to 3% Employer-matching retirement plan (Simple IRA) after 90-day probationary period
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work remotely up to 1 day per week