Grant Writer Coordinator

Food Bank Of South Jersey-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Delair, NJ
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
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The Coordinator plays a key role in securing and managing funding through government, corporate, and private foundation grants. This position collaborates with program teams to develop compelling funding proposals and ensures timely submissions and reporting. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized writer with a strong understanding of nonprofit funding strategies. This role requires excellent research, writing, and project management skills to identify funding opportunities, interpret complex grant requirements, and craft clear and persuasive proposals. The Coordinator supports new initiatives and internal documentation needs, all while championing the organization's mission and sustainability goals.

  • Develop well-researched, persuasive funding proposals that clearly communicate program objectives and impact.
  • Collaborate with program staff to translate program goals into compelling narratives for funders.
  • Ensure all proposals and reports are submitted accurately and on time, allowing for necessary internal reviews.
  • Maintain consistency in messaging while tailoring proposals to specific funders.
  • Maintain and update the grant activity calendar, tracking deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting expectations.
  • Assist in the development of internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to grant management.
  • Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities, including government grants, corporate sponsorships, and private foundations.
  • Stay current on industry trends, funding landscapes, and best practices in food banking, food insecurity, and social justice initiatives.
  • Work closely with the Director of Grants and leadership team to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.
  • Provide technical writing support for various projects, including internal reports and strategic initiatives.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience in grant writing may be considered).
  • 2+ years of grant writing experience in the nonprofit sector.
  • Proven track record of securing and managing grants throughout the grant cycle.
  • Strong research and analytical skills to identify new funding sources.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and grant management tools.
  • Basic accounting skills for budgeting and interpreting internal financial documents.
  • Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Fundraising skills.
  • Internal communication skills.
  • Intermediate meeting facilitation skills.
  • Intermediate research skills.
  • Basic subject matter expertise in the grants industry.
  • Pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Safety and security of all volunteers and employees.
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