Grant Coordinator

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino

Job Description

Position Title: Grant Coordinator

Reports To: Development Director

Status: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Hourly pay $24.50 - $25.50

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; this position requires availability for occasional weekends and evening events.

Benefits: We offer a competitive and extensive benefits package, including an incremental PTO Plan, 14 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday. Medical & Dental insurance plans with the majority paid by the employer.

Summary: The Grant Coordinator is a member of the Development Team and is responsible for all aspects of grant activities in compliance with Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB)’s Strategic Plan and annual Development Team goals and objectives.

The Grant Coordinator serves as a liaison between FARSB and corporate, private, and government funders. As a member of the Development Team, this position is involved in strategizing and meeting FARSB’s FY 25-26 grant fundraising goal of over $3 million through involvement in organization planning and activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of FARSB, including its mission, vision, values, history, programs and services, and plans for the future.
• Identify, research, and evaluate new grant funding opportunities from corporations, foundations, organizations, and various government entities.
• Prepare, write, and submit timely proposals that accurately and ethically represent FARSB’s programs, services, needs, and goals. Adhere to strict deadlines and other criteria for submission.
• Develop, collect, analyze, prepare, and maintain information/data needed for reporting.
• Maintain master grant calendar; maintain files on all proposals, awards, and funders, including applications, correspondence, and reports.
• Develop and update a tracking system for all submitted proposals and grants to ensure timely reporting and follow-up.
• Liaise with Finance regarding budget preparation.
• Liaise with the Programs and Partner Relations Team to keep pace with FARSB’s Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with the Management Team to facilitate funder site visits, including presentations on funding proposals and grant opportunities for prospective funders.
• Assist in research to identify new prospects to meet FARSB’s fundraising needs.
• Write direct mail thank you and status update letters for grant funders.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all staff members and external partners.
• Assisting the Development Team as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• One (1) year of professional grant writing or equivalent writing experience required
• Experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of researching, writing, obtaining, and maintaining a portfolio of grants.
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, incorporating quantitative data and compelling stories.
• Knowledge of development principles, fundraising techniques, and ethics.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Capacity to think strategically, as well as creatively
• Ability to maintain excellent quantity and quality of work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license and insurance

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Organization Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Extended periods of sitting at desk on phone and computer
• Office and distribution center environment with moderate noise at food bank location
• Conduct tours throughout the 70,000 sq. ft. Food Bank facility
• Able to drive throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties for meetings and events
• Able to provide two professional references

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed, rather than to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for the position. The position duties may be changed at any time at management’s discretion. This position description is not intended to create contractual obligations of any kind.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The abovementioned requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Applicants are requested to submit a writing sample together with their resume.

Experience:

• Grant proposal writing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person