Grants Coordinator

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Grants Coordinator
Posted By	Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Job Function	Grants Coordinator
City	Chicago
Deadline
Agency Email	jsmithbreakthrough.org
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois -> Chicago / Cook County
Type of Work	Type of Work -> Development / Fundraising
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

Position Description: Grants Coordinator (Full Time, with benefits)
Accountable to: Janet Milkovich, Development Director

Breakthrough Mission
Breakthrough Urban Ministries demonstrates the compassion of Christ by partnering with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills and open doors of opportunity.

Position Summary:
The Grants Coordinator is responsible for managing and increasing financial support from existing corporate and foundation accounts and generating support from corporations and foundations who do not currently give to Breakthrough. The Grants Coordinator will proactively research prospective corporations and foundations that align with Breakthrough’s mission.
Corporate and Foundation giving currently accounts for approximately 15% of Breakthrough’s $3.6 million annual revenue.

Key Responsibilities:
Write and Submit Compelling Grant Proposals
Maintain Development Calendar; Track Current and Pending Grants
Generate Progress Reports and Final Reports
Research New Grant Funding Opportunities
Coordinate the Flow of Data between Programs and Administration

Position Qualifications:
Strong writing and editing skills; two years prior professional writing experience in the area of fund development or equivalent volunteer experience
Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines
Motivated and able to consistently demonstrate initiative and follow through
Ability to work in a team structure and shared work space
Bachelors’ degree, preferably in business, communications or other related field
A strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values held by Breakthrough Urban Ministries

To Apply
Please fax or email a cover letter and resume to:
Janet Milkovich, Development Director
Fax: 773.722.1434
jmilkovichbreakthrough.org