Virtual Volunteer Grant Coordinator

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Grant coordinator:

Reports to Philanthropy Director

Summary:

Coordinates the pre-award planning, organization and preparation, and the post-award administration of various grants. Interacts with grant writers, Philanthropy Director and the NARAP Team to ensure that grants comply with regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements. Provides guidance and support to grant writers in the identification and development of grant opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as grant coordinator. Works with Prospect Researcher and other NARAP Team members to identify grant opportunities. Distributes grant application opportunities to grant writing team. Coordinates the planning and preparation of grant proposals; provides guidance and assistance to grant writers in the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between grant writers and granting agencies in the budgeting and preparation of grant proposals; in conjunction with the CFO , compiles and prepares comprehensive budget justifications for grant writers.
• Assists with preparation and compilation of each grant submission, ensuring that each proposal is properly formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements.
• Advises and/or assists as appropriate in the design, formatting and preparation of grant documentation.
• Develops and maintains systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statistical information in DonorPerfect donor database; creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required.
• Uses DropBox to develop and maintain a library of reference documentation, including such information as funding agency requirements and forms, abstracts and reference literature, and other pertinent material.
• Provides advice and guidance to grant writers on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; manages administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.
• Stays up to date regarding grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; disseminates and/or presents changes to staff and advises on the implementation of changes, and on the impact of changes on funded operations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED; at least 4 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. A completed Bachelors degree from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.
• Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to staff in area of expertise.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.
• Ability to conduct literature searches.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of potential sources of grant funding.