Grants & Donor Relations Coordinator

utahlegalservices; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off 21 days per year

Holidays 13 days

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Benefit stipend

Job summary

Utah Legal Services seeks a Development Coordinator to lead donor database management, gift processing, and grant support, helping to sustain funding for civil legal aid in Utah. You will assist with grants, reporting, and donor communications.

The role includes coordinating campaigns, events, and research to advance ULS’s mission of equal access to justice. This position emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, rigorous data management, and detailed grant documentation to ensure ethical,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income communities and promoting access to civil legal justice.
• Knowledge of nonprofit funding and grant writing.
• Ability to interpret funding guidelines and grant requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and experience collecting, organizing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write clearly for foundations, donors, and broader audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, databases, social media, and grant management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant proposals, reports, and funder communications.
• Support donor stewardship and relationship-building efforts.
• Maintain donor records and grant-related documentation.
• Assist with planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with management, finance, and external partners on funding initiatives.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting for proposals and dashboards.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor engagement

Research & reporting

Data management

Writing & editing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communications/business/marketing

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Utah Legal Services seeks a Development Coordinator to lead donor database management, gift processing, and grant support, helping to sustain funding for civil legal aid in Utah. You will assist with grants, reporting, and donor communications.

The role includes coordinating campaigns, events, and research to advance ULS’s mission of equal access to justice. This position emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, rigorous data management, and detailed grant documentation to ensure ethical,