Foundation Coordinator

Mercy Chefs•Remote, VA

About The Position

Help Fuel the Mission Through Strategic Grant Partnerships At Mercy Chefs, we serve professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims of disasters and underserved communities around the world. Behind every meal is a network of faithful partners who believe in bringing hope in times of crisis. We are seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and mission-driven Foundation Coordinator to help grow and steward foundation and grant support that advances our life-changing work. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong writing skills, relationship management, and organizational excellence with a heart for meaningful impact. Your Impact As Foundation Coordinator, you will play a vital role in strengthening and expanding Mercy Chefs’ foundation and institutional funding portfolio. You will: Research and identify new foundation and grant opportunities aligned with Mercy Chefs’ mission Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders Write compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports Manage grant calendars to ensure timely submissions and reporting Track foundation revenue and engagement within CRM systems Coordinate proposal materials, budgets, and supporting documentation Steward relationships with foundation partners through thoughtful communication and reporting Collaborate with program, finance, and marketing teams to gather data, impact stories, and outcomes Ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding guidelines Support grant-related strategy for both short-term and long-term growth Your work will directly support the expansion of disaster response efforts, community feeding programs, and international outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, English, business, or related field
2–4 years of grant writing, foundation relations, or development experience preferred
Proven success in writing and securing grants (preferred)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong research and analytical abilities
Experience managing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising software
Understanding of nonprofit budgeting and program outcomes
Alignment with Mercy Chefs’ Christian mission and values

Responsibilities

Research and identify new foundation and grant opportunities aligned with Mercy Chefs’ mission
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders
Write compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports
Manage grant calendars to ensure timely submissions and reporting
Track foundation revenue and engagement within CRM systems
Coordinate proposal materials, budgets, and supporting documentation
Steward relationships with foundation partners through thoughtful communication and reporting
Collaborate with program, finance, and marketing teams to gather data, impact stories, and outcomes
Ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding guidelines
Support grant-related strategy for both short-term and long-term growth