Lead Grants Coordinator

Lead Grants Coordinator

Join the American Red CrossWhere Your Career is a Force for Good! The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Lead Grants Coordinator with strong proposal writing skills to support the Indiana fundraising team. This is an hourly / non-exempt position that will work in a hybrid capacity.

This position will be responsible for written communication to donors, including : grant proposals, stewardship reports, and informational updates as well as donor cultivation event support, donor recognition activities, and volunteer management. This position will report to the Regional Chief Development Officer. Proposal or writing samples will be asked during the interview process.

Where Your Career is a Force Good :

• Work with colleagues to ensure the organization takes full advantage of programmatic funding opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and exploration in order to advise others regarding which foundations, agencies, or corporations would be suitable to approach for the organization's funding needs.
• Maintains grant proposals and reporting calendar. Personally responsible for researching and writing grant proposals and reports.
• Implement and create best practices on workplace giving for United Way and other foundations.
• Identify, pursue, cultivate, and enhance relationships with foundations and government agencies in support of funding needs.
• Negotiate contracts with foundations and corporations, seeking alternative sources of funding from community partnerships to increase revenue stream.
• Provide guidance and collaborate with Leaders to develop and execute the strategy to build grantor relationships, streamline the grant process, and increase support.
• Fulfills critical communications and stewardship functions during times of episodic disaster. Supports the team as needed in implementing our Disaster Fundraising Action Plan.

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.