Grants Coordinator

## Description

**Company Description**

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.

**Position Summary**

The Grants Coordinator coordinates grant proposals and other documentation through all stages of the proposal development process; from prospecting to submission, tracking and follow-up reporting. This includes primary responsibility an annual portfolio of 40-50 grants with various foundations, and corporations, and non-government contract funders.

**Some of the duties include:**

• Develop a deep understanding of LMM’s mission, services, and strategic initiatives
• Write, review, and edit the content of proposals and reports in advance of submission
• Collaborate with program and financial leadership teams for proposal content development
• Conduct prospect research and identify key constituents within corporations, foundations, and other funding entities; build awareness of LMM programs and services during prospecting
• Develop and manage detailed grant reports, calendars, performance tracking, and outcomes from submission to reporting, to ensure requirements are met
• Serve as the administrative point of contact for fund development activities that support corporate and foundation stewardship
• Enter funder information, status updates and other information into the department CRM system
• Ensure the grant/proposal content addresses all funder requirements, questions, and data requests
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events
• Create and maintain funder files, develop contact reports/notes, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation
• Coordinate meetings with funders and appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events

**Qualifications**

Our ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in communication, English, public relations or related field. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in grant proposal writing and working in CRM systems. The candidate must have working knowledge of fundraising and resource development practices, and experience in a nonprofit or human service setting.

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LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.

**Join our team**! Go to: <https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/> to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. The hourly rate range for this position is $24.00-$26.00.