GRANTS COORDINATOR

The Grant Coordinator is responsible for assisting all grant and foundation fundraising efforts. This position is an excellent opportunity to stretch skills and be a key player in various aspects of development and while working for a well-known community based non-profit organization. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With the key objective to increase grant funding to support Quest’s mission, undertake prospect identification, research, proposal development, assembly of background material and writing.
• Accurate and timely production of final proposals.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with grantors. Track and document communications.
• Assist in the compliance and reporting requirements for grantors/funders.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Donor Pro donor database.
• Research potential major donor prospects.
• Assist with donor outreach, cultivation, and stewardship and provide administrative support, as needed.
• Update the Quest Grant Calendar and other organizational tools as needed.
• Serve as an active member of the Development team and assist with other department projects as needed. 
• Serve as an active member of the Development team and attend all department meetings.
• Display enthusiasm for the mission of Quest and the individuals we serve.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• With the key objective to increase grant funding to support Quest’s mission, undertake prospect identification, research, proposal development, assembly of background material and writing.
• Accurate and timely production of final proposals.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with grantors. Track and document communications.
• Assist in the compliance and reporting requirements for grantors/funders.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Donor Pro donor database.
• Research potential major donor prospects, assist with donor outreach and cultivation and provide administrative support, as needed.
• Update the Quest Grant Calendar and other organizational tools as needed.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strongly communicate effectively through oral, written and interpersonal methods
• Self-motivate, stay on task and work independently; show assertiveness and initiative
• Organize and prioritize daily tasks to meet critical deadlines
• Monitor projects and create reports

 QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Senior, Graduate Student or recent graduate from an accredited college/university, preferably with a degree or credits in Communications, Journalism or Non-profit management. 
• Must have excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Previous experience in research and/or grant writing strongly preferred.
• Donor Pro software knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of or prior work/volunteer experience in a non-profit a plus.