Grants Coordinator

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Memphis is seeking a Grant Coordinator to manage and support grant programs. Responsibilities include grant writing, developing proposals, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in education or a related field and experience in grants management. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Work experience in a nonprofit youth-serving organization preferred.
• Experience in grants management and proposal development.
• Proficiency in technical and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, compliance, and reporting of grants.
• Research and develop grant proposals for funding opportunities.
• Prepare and monitor grant calendar and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to deal with the public

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Description

Our programs, training, and services impact nearly 7,000 children and teens every year. We are in the midst of an unprecedented expansion and shift in our program strategy and are continuing our work with several Private Foundations while expanding our work with Local, State, and Federal Government grants. These funding sources are helping us to accomplish our goal of ensuring our Club members graduate on time with a plan for the future, go on to live a healthy lifestyle, and give back to their community.

The Grant Coordinator will support our growing portfolio of grants, including the planning, execution, compliance, and reporting of grants inside the portfolio.

Requirements

Grant Writing

• Research grant opportunities for the organization to pursue.
• Develop proposals for assigned opportunities and complete proposal prior to deadlines
• Pursue funding renewals for current funding according to timelines
• Collaborate with the CEO and VP of Development to develop & prepare budgets to support grant applications
• Collaborate with Development team, VP of Operations/COO & club level leadership staff to develop & prepare program briefs to support grant applications
• Research data & required information from Clubs to prepare grant proposals
• Work with other Grant Coordinator II on federal, state & local grants

Grant Management

• Develop plans to support grant programs across the organization, ensuring grant programs are compliant with necessary policies and procedures
• Submit reimbursement requests and reports as required for funding
• Prepare and monitor grant calendar
• Ensure that grant awards are entered into the appropriate software systems
• Ensure that grant invoices are entered into the appropriate software systems
• Track receipt of grant payments in the appropriate software system to ensure that payments are received as scheduled
• Assist CPA firms with annual financial & single audit requests as related to grants

Grant Compliance

• Participate in compliance visits on grant programs as assigned
• Participate in preparation of compliance visit findings to present to Senior Management
• Follow up on compliance issues at the Club level as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree in education, Youth Development, or related field from an accredited college preferred

Experience

• Work experience in a nonprofit youth-serving organization at a professional level where skills, knowledge, experience, and competency in required key roles and skills/knowledge acquired preferred
• Work experience in grants management and/or proposal development
• Proficiency in technical and/or grant writing
• Must be able to utilize computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to work overtime to meet reporting deadlines

Skills

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to deal with the public

Environment & Working Conditions

Community-based locations that serve youth, families, and community members daily.

Daily contact with Club staff, Club members, outside organizations and individuals to plan, coordinate with staff at varying levels. Travel to special events and field trips may be required. Must be available to work weekdays.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

This position will report to the Vice President of Development.

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