Donor Engagement & Grant Strategy Lead

National Center for Urban Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Urban Solutions seeks a Development and Fundraising Coordinator to drive financial sustainability for NCUS Enterprises' educational division. The role focuses on cultivating donors, submitting grant proposals, and building strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will manage donor data, analyze fundraising performance, and collaborate with communications to execute campaigns, ensuring timely follow-ups and a robust funding pipeline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in non-profit fundraising a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication for donor engagement and grant proposals.
• Experience using donor databases and generating reports to inform strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple fundraising initiatives with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, retain, and nurture donor relationships at local and national levels.
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare compelling proposals.
• Manage data, track progress, and generate fundraising reports.
• Research and pursue grants from foundations, philanthropists, and corporate partners.
• Collaborate with communications to promote fundraising campaigns.
• Maintain a calendar of deadlines and follow-up activities.

Skills

Donor engagement

Grant writing

Data management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Donor management software

CRM systems

Job description

National Center for Urban Solutions seeks a Development and Fundraising Coordinator to drive financial sustainability for NCUS Enterprises' educational division. The role focuses on cultivating donors, submitting grant proposals, and building strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will manage donor data, analyze fundraising performance, and collaborate with communications to execute campaigns, ensuring timely follow-ups and a robust funding pipeline.