Grants & Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Ruff Start Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit fostering companion animals in Princeton, Minnesota. The Grants & Development Coordinator supports the development team by managing donor database, overseeing donations, and grant management.

About the Role

The role requires full-time, exempt status with a typical schedule of 40 hours per week, with three days remote and two days in the office. The Grants & Development Coordinator leads and supervises volunteer donation recorders, animal supply gift coordinators, and grant volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor database and gift processing
• Ensure data integrity and timely gift acknowledgment
• Support writing and editing of appeals, acknowledgments, and reports
• Provide prospect research and manage grant timelines
• Oversee post-award grant management and reporting
• Communicate with donors and volunteers professionally
• Train and oversee volunteer Animal Supply Gift Coordinators

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience with data entry and management in a CRM
• Minimum of two years of experience with grant research, proposal writing, and grant management
• Proficiency in advanced computing functions and data analysis
• Significant attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to self-start, prioritize, and multi-task
• Positive approach, resilience, proactive, driven, independent, goal-oriented work style, integrity, discretion, dependability, and mission-aligned

Qualifications

• A passion for animals and Ruff Start Rescue’s mission
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit administration, finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Animal welfare experience in development, grants, and programs (preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills (preferred)
• Experience with budget preparation and financial reporting for grants (preferred)