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Grant Coordinator
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What they do
A Grants Manager or Administrator works for an organization to identify sources for grant funding and manage grant reporting. Researches funding sources, writes grant applications, monitors the work being done with grant funding, and prepares reports for funders. Works for a non-profit or community based organization, or a college, university or health care organization that relies on grant funding to support research or develop new programs.
$107,964 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Occasional evenings, weekends, or community events may be required Position Summary The Grants Coordinator is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of grant funding activities to advance the organization's mission and programs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, business, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in grant writing, grant management, or nonprofit development
- Experience working within a nonprofit, healthcare, social services, or community-based organization
- Demonstrated success in securing grant funding or managing multiple grant awards Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of grant development, submission, award management, reporting, and close-out processes
- Knowledge of government, foundation, and public grant opportunities and requirements
- Understanding of how to develop, monitor, and report on grant budgets
- Awareness of how grant-funded programs support organizational goals and community impact
- Knowledge of grant databases, reporting tools, and documentation processes
- Ability to develop clear, persuasive, applications and reports
- Coordinating multiple grants, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously
- Preparing budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing financial report
- Interpreting program outcomes and preparing compliance reports for organization and funding entities
- Presenting ideas clearly to team members, funders, and stakeholders
- Building and maintaining partnerships with funders, staff, and community partners
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, grant databases, and tracking systems Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout office, residential, and community settings.
- Ability to travel locally for client meetings, home visits, and community events.