Special Initiative Project Coordinator

Fund for Southern Communities; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Fund for Southern Communities in Indiana seeks a Special Initiative Project Coordinator to advance grantmaking programs and collaboration across partners. The role includes coordinating SBGW grant activities, workshops, and donor engagement while supporting day-to-day office operations for the project.

The position is temporary/part-time and reports to the Executive Director, requiring strong communication, organization, and the ability to work across diverse groups in the region, including

Qualifications

• Progressive social change orientation required.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• College degree preferred; Master’s Degree a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of the non-profit sector and philanthropic community.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software.
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines.
• Must be self-disciplined & self-starter.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and special events.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks.
• Results oriented; professional appearance as required.
• Good motivational and organizational skills.
• Substantial commitment of time, including some night meetings and travel (including weekends).
• Demonstrated ability to work with different types of people and organizations in the South.

Responsibilities

• Manage Community Investment Fund Initiative and related programs.
• Coordinate SBGW grant activities with partner cohorts.
• Coordinate technical assistance workshops and offerings for grantees & potential grantees.
• Manage the Grantee Partners Database Program and Donor Database.
• Develop PR materials and content for annual reports, newsletters, brochures, etc.
• Increase public awareness through outreach and events; update website content with webmasters.
• Work with Executive Director and anchor organizations to advance FSC’s mission and grow donor engagement.

Skills

Non-profit sector knowledge

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Meetings & events coordination

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Time commitment

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Travel flexibility

South region experience

Organizational skills

Education

College degree preferred

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Position Summary

The Special Initiative Project Coordinator will function as part of a team, working multiple areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities consist of management of the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative, Southern Black Girls and Women’s (SBGW) grant initiative supported by the Tides Foundation. This position will work in partnership with other SBGW Team at Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF), Fund for Southern Communities (FSC) and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund (TIF). Additional responsibilities include implementation of grant-making, development and other program and member-service related activities. Will handle some administrative duties related to the day-to-day office operation for the project.

Hiring Status: Temporary/Part-time

Direct Report: Executive Director

Job Requirements

• Progressive social change orientation necessary
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• College degree preferred, Master’s Degree a plus
• Thorough knowledge of the non-profit sector and philanthropic community
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines
• Must be self-disciplined & self-starter
• Ability to coordinate meetings and special events
• Ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks
• Results oriented
• Professional appearance as required
• Good motivational and organization skills
• Substantial commitment of time, some night meetings, and travel (including weekends)
• Demonstrated ability to work with different types of people and organizations in the South.

Mental Requirements

• It is crucial that the candidate be able to organize a variety of tasks and instructions
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to track multiple projects from start to finish
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to work as a member of the team

Responsibilities

Programs

• Manage Community Investment Fund Initiative
• Coordinating SBGW grant activities, in collaboration with other cohorts
• Coordinate technical assistance workshops and offerings for grantees & potential grantees
• Manage the Grantee Partners Database Program
• Manage Donor Database

Public Relations

• Manage development of content for Annual Report, e-newsletters, brochures and other needed materials.
• Development of PR materials
• Increase general public awareness through appropriate activities
• Ability to update the website content in concert with web-master

Work in cooperation with the Executive Director and Anchor Organizations to:

• Provide leadership towards implementing the mission and goals of the
• Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and Casey Foundation Grant
• Represent FSC personal contacts, networking opportunities, media, etc.
• Be an advocate for FSC’s mission and philosophy with donors, grantees and the public
• Represent FSC in philanthropic networks regionally and nationally, and promote the concept of community based philanthropy

Organizational Relationship

Works well with cohorts, staff, interns, core partners, and volunteers

Position Description is Subject to Change