Grant Coordinator

$19 - $21/Yr

American Red Cross - Lexington, KY

- Entry Level

Lexington, KY

Social Assistance

About the position

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Grant Coordinator to support the Kentucky Region. This position can be located in Lexington or Louisville and is a hybrid opportunity. Grant Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals and reports. They will also research grant opportunities that match the goals and objectives of the chapter or region. Gathers information such as data and impact stories and coordinates/writes grant proposals to government, corporation, United Way, and foundation funds. Also responsible for developing other fundraising materials such as stewardship reports and email templates.

Responsibilities

• Supports Executive Director and Fund Development staff in the creation of proposals and reports for funding needs across the Kentucky region.
• Researches, develops and writes proposals to secure grants from foundations including the United Way and other grant-making organizations.
• Collaborates with chapter(s) staff to determine needs and identify fundable projects fitting organizational strategies.
• Coordinates all data requests and grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors and United Way.
• Conducts initial review of planned proposals and submission guidelines to determine feasibility; suggests positioning.
• Assists with other fundraising projects as assigned.
• Develops fundraising materials such as stewardship reports and email templates.
• Manages volunteers to accomplish responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education: High School or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Skills & Abilities: Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable. Ability to work on a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience writing and managing grants.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition