Grants Coordinator

Central Ohio Youth for Christ•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Central Ohio Youth for Christ (COYFC) is seeking a strategic, organized, and mission-driven Grants Coordinator to lead and strengthen the organization’s grant development and management efforts. The role identifies funding opportunities, develops grant proposals, builds relationships with funders, and oversees grant implementation and reporting. Working with ministry leaders, program staff, and the Finance Department, the Grants Coordinator helps secure resources for COYFC, its subsidiaries, and its affiliate, Gracehaven. The role advances COYFC’s social and spiritual mission by increasing grant income, managing awarded grants, and reporting meaningful results to funders. It includes grant research and development, proposal writing and submission, grant implementation and reporting, and organization-wide grant administration and coordination. As a faith-based organization, COYFC expects employees to embrace its Statement of Faith, Christian mission, and Code of Conduct. The Grants Coordinator demonstrates a personal commitment to the Christian faith and COYFC’s values, participates in staff prayer meetings, prays for the organization and its partners, and represents COYFC’s faith and mission with funders and community partners. The role also ensures compliance with faith-based, faith-neutral, and government funding requirements, including appropriate separation and tracking of restricted funds. The position supports programs, services, and opportunities for young people and families throughout Central Ohio through strategic grant development, strong funder relationships, and responsible grant management.

Requirements

Experience in grant research, proposal writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
Proficiency with Google Workspace.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to take initiative, establish expectations, and promote accountability.
Commitment to COYFC’s Statement of Faith, Christian mission, and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience working with private foundations, corporations, and government funding sources preferred.
Knowledge of grant compliance, financial tracking, outcome measurement, and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate funding opportunities from private, corporate, family, and government funders.
Prioritize funding opportunities that align with organizational goals, ministry programs, and funding needs.
Build relationships with prospective funders and learn their funding priorities.
Collaborate with ministry and program leaders to develop grant opportunities.
Stay informed about funding trends, grant requirements, and emerging opportunities.
Research, develop, and write grant proposals aligned with organizational priorities.
Review grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and funding restrictions.
Collaborate with program staff to develop work plans, budgets, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Coordinate required documentation and ensure applications are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
Coordinate grant implementation with ministry leaders, program staff, and the Finance Department.
Establish grant timelines, responsibilities, milestones, and reporting deadlines.
Monitor grant spending, program progress, and outcomes to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
Coordinate progress reports, reimbursement requests, and final reports.
Identify challenges and work with appropriate teams to ensure grant commitments are fulfilled.
Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar tracking opportunities, deadlines, awards, and reporting requirements.
Maintain organized records of grant prospects, applications, awards, budgets, and reports.
Develop and maintain a Grants Manual with standardized policies, procedures, and reporting tools.
Coordinate grant kickoff meetings and ongoing grant review meetings.
Promote effective communication, accountability, and consistent grant management practices across departments.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the Christian faith and COYFC’s organizational values.
Participate in staff prayer meetings and support the spiritual life of the organization.
Pray for the organization’s ministries, staff, students, volunteers, and funding partners.
Represent COYFC’s faith and mission with authenticity and integrity when engaging funders and community partners.
Understand and ensure compliance with faith-based, faith-neutral, and government funding requirements, including appropriate separation and tracking of restricted funds.