Grants & Scholarships Coordinator

California Community Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

California Community Foundation is seeking a Grants Assistant to support administration of all foundation grants and scholarships, ensuring accurate disbursements and data management. You will assist with donor initiated grants, donor advised funds, and scholarship records while delivering excellent customer service to external constituents.

Responsibilities include processing grants and grant agreements, aiding with donor advised funds, training staff on grants databases, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management or accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of donor advised or committee scholarship grantmaking beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of donor initiated grants and disbursements.
• Prepare grants, grant agreements, and distribute award letters.
• Provide customer support to fund contacts and grant seekers.
• Maintain grants data integrity and train staff on databases.
• Coordinate with Programs, Development, and Donor Relations to improve processes.

Skills

Grants management

Accounting basics

Interpersonal communication

Office software

Database proficiency

Raiser’s Edge

Financial Edge

Grantmaking software

Education

College Preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Financial Edge

Grantmaking software

Job description

California Community Foundation is seeking a Grants Assistant to support administration of all foundation grants and scholarships, ensuring accurate disbursements and data management. You will assist with donor initiated grants, donor advised funds, and scholarship records while delivering excellent customer service to external constituents.

Responsibilities include processing grants and grant agreements, aiding with donor advised funds, training staff on grants databases, and coordinating with