Grants & Donor Relations Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Stones Mission Network is seeking a Grants and Development Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives under the Chief Development Officer. You will research, write, and submit grants, manage donor engagement, and coordinate events to advance our mission.

You are an excellent writer, highly organized, and adept at stewarding donor relationships, with a focus on accountability and transparent reporting to program directors and the executive team.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing skills for grant proposals and donor communications.
• Strong donor relationship focus with authentic engagement practices.
• Proven ability to analyze financial information for grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, write, and submit program and strategic initiatives proposal grants.
• Track grant deadlines, requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Provide monthly grant updates to program directors and the executive team.
• Recognize problems early and make sound decisions promptly with input.
• Manage Coalition monthly donor portfolio with a focus on stewardship and engagement.
• Keep Coalition informed through the monthly newsletter and communications.
• Complete donor follow-up and acknowledgement per Donor Acknowledgement Matrix.
• Execute follow-up strategies for donor events and engagement opportunities.
• Attend events evenings/weekends as calendar requires.
• Support annual fundraising plan development and execution with CDO and Resource Development Committee.
• Support Donor events: Hungry for Hope, Behind the Scenes, Dashing for Hope, Volunteer Appreciation, and Catalyst Tours.
• Learn and clearly communicate 6 Stones' history, mission, and programs to external audiences.
• Model being a 6 Stones ambassador, building a culture of philanthropy across staff.
• Train staff in donor retention processes and activities.
• Create and meet quarterly SMART goals aligned with CDO and organizational objectives.
• Provide reports and agendas for staff, department, and committee meetings.
• Hold self and others to high standards, take ownership of outcomes, and be committed to producing excellent, error-free work.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Donor relationship focus

Financial acumen

Research proficiency

Team collaboration

Mission-driven

Continuous learning

Systems proficiency

Education

Grant writing certification

Tools

Bloomerang

Instrumentl

Asana

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

6 Stones Mission Network is seeking a Grants and Development Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives under the Chief Development Officer. You will research, write, and submit grants, manage donor engagement, and coordinate events to advance our mission.

You are an excellent writer, highly organized, and adept at stewarding donor relationships, with a focus on accountability and transparent reporting to program directors and the executive team.