Grants Administrator jobs in Iowa

Description

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Des Moines, IA

POSITION TITLE: Grants Coordinator

PROFILE SOURCE: Management Professional

REPORTS TO: Director of Corporate & Foundation Engagement

STATUS: Exempt

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for generating fundraising income from corporate, foundation and government grants. Under the supervision and with guidance from the Director of Corporate & Foundation Engagement, this position is responsible for writing compelling and timely grant requests and completing all grant reporting requirements.

Budgeted starting salary for this position is approximately $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience. A full benefits package is provided, including health, vision, and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401k plan and match, and unlimited paid time off

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research potential foundation and corporate funders to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa’s programs.
• Write grant proposals and coordinate all aspects of proposal production and submission.
• Write and submit grant reports as needed for funded programs.
• Maintain grants calendar with updated submission and reporting deadlines.
• Communicate with potential and current funders as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource to all necessary program staff to ensure quality implementation and coordination of grant funded programs
  including budgeting and program goal setting; monitor grant restrictions to comply with funding agency.
• Produce detailed financial reports and budgets in compliance with grant requirements.
• Collect and maintain local, state and national Boys & Girls Clubs statistics and information.
• Work with Finance team to track fund disbursement and develop financial reports as per grantor reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect information in the Donor Perfect database; ensure grant documentation is signed, saved and filed appropriately.
• Understand how to store, manipulate, and retrieve data from Donor Perfect database. Generate reports as needed by the Development and Finance teams.

General/Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote high ethical and professional standards in all activities and with all agency staff.
• Maintain ethical standards established for fundraising professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor information.
• Ensure that supervisor is informed of any recurring or significant problems in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experiences

One-two years’ work experience in a nonprofit with an emphasis on grant writing, persuasive communication, and/or donor relations is preferred. Knowledge of Boys & Girls Clubs programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write and speak persuasively.
• Data driven, with the ability to make a case for support and illustrate impact.
• Ability to create detailed budgets and financial reports.
• Goal-oriented with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Creative, team player with the ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work with multiple projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of teams.
• Able to interact well at various levels of the organization, as well as work with a wide variety of people and personality types.
• Passion for communicating BGCCI’s mission.
• Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Valid Iowa State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check.