Grants & Research Coordinator (Nonprofit)

The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust in Marin County, California seeks a Grants Assistant to manage grants data and provide administrative support to the Director of Operations. This full-time role maintains the grants management system, supports grant materials, and coordinates on reporting and audits.

The position collaborates across staff, processes payments, and helps invite applications, while ensuring records are accurate and compliant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Two to three years of work experience; at least 1 year in philanthropy or non-profit development preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be customer-oriented, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of a fundraising or grants management database is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain data in the grants management system, ensuring up-to-date records for grantees, funders, notes, and grant history.
• Assist in preparing and distributing grant materials to the Grants Committee and staff.
• Follow up with grantees on reports and applications; monitor and process incoming reports.
• Assist with the annual audit as it relates to grants management.
• Create and update contact, organization, and grant accounts; remove duplicates.
• Process and track payment requests and grant disbursements; manage unsolicited requests.

Skills

written communication

verbal communication

analytical skills

multitasking

organization

teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust in Marin County, California seeks a Grants Assistant to manage grants data and provide administrative support to the Director of Operations. This full-time role maintains the grants management system, supports grant materials, and coordinates on reporting and audits.

The position collaborates across staff, processes payments, and helps invite applications, while ensuring records are accurate and compliant.