Grants Coordinator

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded: 1981

Mission: To strive for equity for our youth by valuing and supporting the life they envision.

Values: Trust Respect Empathy Inclusion & Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Grants Coordinator

Employment Classification: Full Time / Hourly / NonExempt

Reports to: Grants & Strategic Partnerships Manager

Department: Development

Position Summary: The Grant Coordinator plays a key role in prospecting and identifying new funders coordinating and executing the grant submission process crafting impact reports maintaining accurate records and supporting funder engagement to help meet Orangewood Foundations fundraising goals.

To be considered for this role please submit an application along with a cover letter resume and a Plum assessment.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Primarily responsible for Increasing and diversifying grants revenue by assisting with prospect research and identifying opportunities to cultivate current grantmaking partnerships.
• Draft impact reports in alignment with funder requirements using tools such as Canva to create visually compelling reports and package complete grant reports proposals and letters of inquiry for submission.
• Track and maintain accurate records of grant submissions awards deadlines and reporting requirements using Raisers Edge and internal systems.
• Draft donor correspondence such as thankyou letters and email inquiries; assist in scheduling funder meetings and coordinating site visits.
• Assist with refining boilerplate content developing supporting documents and compiling attachments for grant applications and reports.
• Attend grant workshops funder webinars and related events to stay informed on grant opportunities and best practices.
• Demonstrate a desire to grow as a grant writer and fundraising professional through onthejob learning and collaboration.
• Effectively support the Manager in grant planning meetings with internal stakeholders such as Program Finance Development and Data staff/teams.
• Proactively work with Finance and Program Departments to gather and analyze organizational financial budgetary and programmatic information necessary for grant submissions and reports.
• Support Manager with creating budgets that meet funder requirements and align with Orangewoods fundraising and accounting practices.
• Participate in regular team supervisory and partner meetings.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. English Communications Journalism Social Work Nonprofit Management Public Administration)
• 2 years of experience in nonprofit development grant writing or administrative support preferred.
• Strong written communication skills exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and meet deadlines through selfdirection.
• Collaborative and proactive team player with a solutionsoriented mindset.
• Eagerness to enhance grant writing skills and grow professionally within a supportive team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems such as Raisers Edge and Instrumentl preferred.
• Interest in building and maintaining positive relationships with both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive donor and client information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Orangewoods mission and programs and a professional understanding of fundraising objectives.
• Valid California drivers license automobile insurance and DMV clearance required.
• Preemployment screenings include criminal background check fingerprinting (FBI/DOJ) TB test drug screening and employment verification.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Foundations mission vision and values.
• Exemplifies organizational values of respect trust empathy inclusion and advocacy as well as integrity leadership collaboration innovation and learning.
• Demonstrates organizational operating principles of communication and teamwork.
• Displays the organizations essential attitudes by approaching projects activities and other job functions with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Must be a detailoriented team player with the ability to multitask selfstart and problemsolve.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Hybrid role with requirement for inperson attendance as needed. Occasional driving to meetings/trainings. Physical requirements include standing sitting typing bending and potentially lifting up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Modification to work schedule may be made based on the needs of the Foundation.

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids locks and twists) religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning) gender expression age sexual orientation reproductive health decisionmaking military and veteran status or any other protected group in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.