Grants & Corporate Engagement Coordinator

Ceres Community Project•Santa Rosa, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants & Corporate Engagement Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Grants & Corporate Outreach Manager in all aspects of grant and corporate fundraising, including maintaining the grants and corporate records in the Salesforce database, processing and acknowledging gifts, researching potential new funders, collecting data for, and preparing grant reports, and drafting grant proposals.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and work independently within the structure of the role.
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines, and practice sound judgment.
Keen attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
Ability to work well under pressure, seek and synthesize information, and communicate succinctly.
Excellent computer skills and high degree of comfort with computer technology. Must be proficient with Word and Excel and prefer some knowledge of Salesforce or previous database experience.
Skilled online researcher and familiarity with grant research databases.
Commitment to self-motivated learning and inquiry.
Commitment to excellence and integrity in your work and relationships.
Comfortable with a dynamic and innovative work environment.
Ability and desire to be in a work environment that values working as a team, relationships, and giving and receiving honest feedback.
Passionate about the Ceres Community Project’s mission.
BA Degree.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of grant writing and/or relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts prospect research to identify and recommend potential funders and sponsors.
Drafts proposals to foundations and corporate partners for review and approval by Manager, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs.
Submits online grant proposals ahead of due dates adhering to funder’s guidelines and requirements.
Gathers data and drafts grant reports for review and approval by Manager.
Pulls reports from the Salesforce database to gather program details for grant tracking and reporting.
Assists with securing corporate sponsorships for Ceres’ Harvest of the Heart annual event, including related stewardship and recognition tasks.
Ensures prompt acknowledgment of grants and corporate gifts and assists with funder recognition tasks.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in SharePoint files and in the Salesforce database, including promptly entering grant and corporate donations.
Prepares communication with current and prospective funders or sponsors on behalf of the Manager.
Participates in department and team meetings, including preparing agendas and facilitating the meeting.
Assist with providing warm, welcoming volunteer experiences for corporate groups in our gardens & kitchens
Assist with volunteer and donor appreciation events, annual Harvest of the Heart fundraiser, and other community-based fundraising events including pre-event coordination, event set up/breakdown, and hosting.
Represent Cers at relevant events such as grant receptions, networking events, service group meetings, and others.
Completes other related tasks as assigned by Manager or Director.