Grants Coordinator

Overview

Job Title:

Grants Coordinator

Reports to:

Grants Manager
Status:
Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hours:

Monday – Friday (40 hours), occasional weekends/after-hour events

Location:

Hybrid, Foodbank Sharehouse (82 Coromar Dr. Goleta, CA 93117)
Salary Range: $25.00 – $29.00 hourly, taxable, commensurate with experience

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County (FBSBC) is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through good nutrition. With nutrition education, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability, and community resilience at the forefront of our mission, we are working to solve the underlying causes of hunger in Santa Barbara County.

The Grants Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the Grants Manager and Development team. This role helps ensure that grant systems, timelines, and records are well organized and that funder requirements are met accurately and on time.

The Grants Coordinator supports the full grants lifecycle, including tracking opportunities and deadlines, assisting with grant reports and smaller applications, and maintaining organized grant files and data. This position works closely with colleagues across departments to gather information and support consistent, mission-aligned messaging in grant materials.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in nonprofit development and grants administration.

• Maintain organized grant files and track all grant fundraising activities in Salesforce.
• Create and update deadline trackers and task lists for grant activities.
• Draft, prepare, and package small or templated grant applications and funder reports.
• Research additional new grant opportunities that align with organizational strategic priorities.
• Support reporting by compiling data, narratives, and attachments from internal teams.
• Support the Grants Manager with ongoing cultivation and stewardship of 100+ foundations and other funding partners, including personalized acknowledgements and coordination of tours.
• Build and maintain standardized templates to ensure consistent and efficient preparation of grant reports and small grant submissions for review by the Grants Manager.
• Collaborate with colleagues across all departments to gather information, build grant content, and maintain unified messaging.
• Represent the organization professionally at outreach events and meetings, effectively communicating the Foodbank’s mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive donor, grant, and organizational information in accordance with Foodbank policies and data security standards.
• Other duties as assigned or delegated.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting grants administration, nonprofit development operations, or similar work involving multiple deadlines and projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to gather, interpret, and present data for grant reporting and submissions.
• Ability to work respectfully and professionally with colleagues, donors, and community partners, demonstrating diplomacy and tact with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of fundraising profession and best practices, with demonstrated track-record of meeting financial goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems and tools.
• Experience using Salesforce, Asana, or similar project or relationship management platforms.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines within established work schedules.

• Experience working in a nonprofit or fundraising environment.
• Familiarity with grant reporting, metrics, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting foundation stewardship or donor communications.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods while performing office-based work.
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