Posted on August 30, 2012

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Donor Relations Coordinator, Grants

Essential Duties

• Writes and submits grant applications.
• Develops and maintains, in conjunction with Director of Development, grant application calendar for all grant requests.
• Researches grant opportunities.
• Performs various grant administration functions such as budget amendments, plan change, program evaluation, etc
• Ensures accurate and timely preparation of grant reports in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Researches information on a variety of youth, education and workplace training issues to be incorporated into grant proposals.
• Creates and maintains appropriate spreadsheets and documentation to support grant expenses in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Ongoing monitoring of grant budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met.
• Ongoing monitoring of grant program goals and monthly performance.
• Works with appropriate agency departments to gather data for reports and ensure that proper records are maintained.
• Communicates relevant grant information with agency departments and all appropriate internal users.
• Prepare written and statistical reports for various audiences.
• Perform any other duties, as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

BA or BS required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record in grant writing including but not limited to private and family foundations, local and state government grants, federal funding requests, and local United Ways.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to manage and meet deadlines.
• Two years of grant administration experience preferred.
• Knowledge of grants and grant administration systems, processes and budgeting.
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information.
• Knowledge of the Youth Corps model is preferred.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence; comprehend and make inferences from written material; interpret federal, state, and local government laws and regulations regarding grant contracts and administration; review the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards; communicate orally and in writing with customers, clients or the public; work effectively with a variety of staff, other governmental representatives, and the public; operate a variety of office equipment.
• Strong software knowledge/capability (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as a high proficiency in searching and conducting research via the Internet and handling electronic submissions of grants reports/applications.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
• Must be able to legally work in the United States, which will be verified via the federal E-Verify program.
• Pre-Employment FBI background check, which includes fingerprinting, is required.

Application Instructions