Grants and Outcomes Coordinator

Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grants and Outcomes Coordinator implements the council’s grant funding function, oversees grant data administration, and is responsible for the accurate tracking, reporting and analysis of grant funding and other fund raising activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must be proficient with computer and Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word).
The employee is required to maintain membership with Girl Scouts of the United States of America throughout the duration of their employment with GSSWT.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Oral and Written Communication (i.e., in person, verbal, written, and/or phone) - Expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; prepares organized and structured presentations; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff.
Project Management – Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines; formulates short- and long-term project goals, objectives, schedules, and priorities in line with council goals; anticipates issues, obstacles, or opportunities that may impact plans or actions; ability to coordinate multiple projects while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines; establishes courses of action for accomplishing goals while attending to and incorporating information obtained during day-to-day administrative tasks.
Problem Solving - Recognizes when immediate action is required; recognizes when sufficient information has been obtained to make a decision; makes decisions where appropriate or refers decisions to the appropriate organizational level; makes decisions without undue delay
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals of $100,000 or less to foundation, government and corporate sources (to include United Way).
Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to qualify new funding sources.
Provide stewardship to current foundation, government and corporate donors including written updates and inspirational site visits.
Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation, government and corporate donors.
Coordinates the internal processes to complete, track and report grant calendars as well as grant management with mission delivery departments.
Collects, manages and maintains outcomes data derived from mission delivery departments.
Functions as an advocate for the council by attending and coordinating community events, luncheons, etc. as well as other speaking events.
Maintains donor database by entering case management information accurately and timely.
Maintains volunteer system database by entering case management information accurately and timely.
Performs additional duties as assigned in support of the council’s mission and goals.