Foundation Fundraising & Grants Coordinator

City of Lancaster (CA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster (CA) seeks a qualified Grant and Board Administrator to support the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation and its Board of Directors. You will handle board materials, grants, donor records, fundraising initiatives, and event coordination.

Key duties include preparing meeting materials, researching funding opportunities, managing records, supporting grant applications, coordinating fundraising campaigns, and drafting communications.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to organize, summarize, and research information.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office software, spreadsheets, databases, and online systems.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute Board and committee materials, including agendas and minutes.
• Maintain records for Board activities, grants, donors, sponsors, revenues, and expenses.
• Research grant opportunities and prospective sponsors.
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and administration.
• Support fundraising campaigns and sponsor communications.
• Plan fundraising events, receptions, and auctions, including vendor coordination.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and promotional materials.
• Serve as contact for Board members, donors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Attend occasional evening or weekend meetings and events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Research and summarization

Organization

Project management

Office software

Confidentiality

Independent work

Stakeholder relations

Education

College coursework in business

Nonprofit management

Communications

Marketing

Event management

Arts administration

Tools

Databases

Online systems

Office software

Job description

The City of Lancaster (CA) seeks a qualified Grant and Board Administrator to support the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation and its Board of Directors. You will handle board materials, grants, donor records, fundraising initiatives, and event coordination.

Key duties include preparing meeting materials, researching funding opportunities, managing records, supporting grant applications, coordinating fundraising campaigns, and drafting communications.