GLCF is Hiring: Grants Coordinator

Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Position Title: Grants Coordinator

REPORTS TO:           VP for Marketing, Programs and Strategy

LOCATION:   Hybrid Role (with GLCF office in Lowell, MA)                     STATUS: Full Time

Grants Coordinator
The Grants Coordinator reports to the VP for Marketing, Programs and Strategy and is responsible for the general administration of multiple Community Foundation grant programs, including annual grant cycles and responsive grant opportunities.

DUTIES:

  • Coordinates grant-making cycles through development and oversite of program timelines.
  • Serves as the Foundation’s working contact with grantees.
  • Maintains relationships with grantees, nonprofit applicants, volunteer committee members and funding partners.
  • Conducts due diligence on grant applicants.
  • Maintains grant-making cycles through the administration of software programs, in this case Foundant’s GLM.
  • Maintains and updates annual grant cycle materials: including Request for Proposals, Application, Scoring Rubric, agreements/declinations, and Reporting.
  • Verifies accuracy or proposals/requests including supporting documentation, nonprofit status, and general eligibility.
  • Oversees the assigning of application packages to reviewers.
  • Manages grants review committees including recruitment of members, training and awarding of funds.
  • Leads training of selection committees and general grant information sessions for the nonprofit community.
  • Maintains and updates scoring rubrics and scoring tasks for grant cycles.
  • Supports grant reviewers with technical requests.
  • Serves as a resource and informs grant committees about nonprofit impact and programming in the community as relevant to funding requests.
  • Coordinates final grant selection meetings.
  • Works with GLCF team to provide necessary document support (agreements) for grants to be batched and paid in a timely manner.
  • Monitors status of funding requests reporting.
  • Verifies proper documentation is received from awardees before distributing grant awards.
  • Generates grant award letters, grant agreements, and declinations and other applicant communications.
  • Assists with the promotion of grant opportunities throughout the community.
  • Coordinates reports and data as needed for the Program Sub-Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Maintains current list of grant recipients.
  • Support of GLCF Events.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

JOB SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

  • Two to five years minimum experience in the field.
  • Strong project management or program management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines, schedules, and programs independently.
  • Experience in foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector, highly desirable.
  • Experience working with volunteer committees.
  • Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in grants management software (GLCF uses Foundant GLM).
  • Experience with grant applications, assessing project viability, performance measurement, and reviewing financial reports would be an asset.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as a highly resourceful team player under pressure and within deadlines.
  • Creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions, and recommends best practices.
  • Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues through creative problem solving. Able to solve problems and/or identify when an issue should be elevated.
  • Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who can take initiative, has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries.
  • Analytical: interested and able to seek out data to identify issues and trends, assess project viability and financial performance.
  • Intellectual curiosity: a desire to ask questions to learn and recommend improvements.
  • Adaptability: ability to be flexible and adapt to different work styles and changing environments.
  • Cultural competence: ability to work with diverse groups and personalities.
  • Proficiency in both written and verbal presentations.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and software.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant major preferred

Other:

  • Preference given to those who live in Greater Lowell catchment area
  • Valid driver’s license

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for health insurance effective their first day of employment. GLCF will pay 75% of the health insurance premium costs for an individual or a family plan.
  • Dental Insurance: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible to purchase Dental Insurance on their own thru GLCF.
  • 403B: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible after introductory period and up to 3% matching after one year.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Regular Full-time Employees are eligible to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA—also known as a Section 125 Plan) after three months of employment.
  • Basic Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible to participate, GLCF will pay 100% up to 1x of staff members salary.
  • Paid Holidays: 13 holidays
  • Vacation Time: 15 days/year
  • Sick Time: 10 days/year
  • Personal Days: 3 days/year

SALARY:

$52,000 – $57,000 per year

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter via email to jennifer@glcfoundation.org by noon on April 30, 2024. No phone calls please.

THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 400 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of almost $60 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $35 million to the Greater Lowell community.