Grants Coordinator

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Grants Coordinator
Posted By	Chicago History Museum
Job Function	Coordinate Grants Applications
Salary Range	Based on experience
Start Date	September 1, 2010
Hourly Wage Range	Based on experience
City	Chicago
Deadline	Aug-19-10
Agency Email	chshrchicagohistory.org
Agency Contact Phone	None
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois -> Chicago / Cook County
Type of Work	Type of Work -> Development / Fundraising
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

Grants Coordinator will work with the Director of Institutional Advancement to meet or exceed budgeted contributed revenues and help raise special project funds.  Improve CHM’s grant writing, record keeping, acknowledgement, and reporting capabilities.  Expand base of corporate, foundation and government support.

·         Maintain corporate, foundation, governments grants databases and calendar

·         Research new grant possibilities for CHM

·         Establish contact with new and existing CHM funders

·         Consult with CHM staff for proposal input

·         Write and edit professional proposals according to funder guidelines

·         Track and fulfill all funder reporting requirements including budget oversight for special projects

·         Lead donor acknowledgement, communications, and gift efforts
Help plan and execute donor events

Mandatory Job Qualifications

·         Superior writing and personal communications skills

·         Openness to new ideas and people

·         Ability to work as a team member

·         Experience in research: ability to gather information from a variety of sources

·         Ability to manage deadlines and details

·         Ability to problem solve creatively and effectively

·         Willingness to learn

Desired Qualifications

·         Commitment to public service

·         Commitment to making the histories of all Chicagoans accessible

·         Commitment to excellence

·         Commitment to teamwork

·         Experience in working with volunteers