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Journey Center for Safety and Healing

Grants Coordinator

Journey Center for Safety and Healing, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101


Journey Center for Safety and Healing’s Grants Coordinator/Lead Grants Coordinator is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage the grants program with government, foundation, and corporate sources. Also provides support to the Development Department with other projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Write proposals and applications for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects to foundations, corporations, and government sourcesSubmit timely and accurate reports for all grant funded projectsResearch new sources of public and private grant fundingWork with appropriate staff on grant narratives, goals, outcomes, and updates bi-annually and/or as neededWork with finance to gather information necessary to report to fundersObtain grant results, data, and narrative from program staff for grant reportsCreate and maintain grant/report schedule, deadlines, progress and awardsMaintain accurate foundation records and contact information in databasesProvide stewardship to grant funders outside the scope of grant requirements (recognition, updates on agency work)Encourage site visits with appropriate Journey Center staff and potential fundersAssist with other fundraising and marketing projects as neededProfessionally and effectively work with other departments, donors, and communityCommunicate regularly with other personnel in the Development DepartmentAssume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directedSpeak publicly regarding the agency and its services as neededResponsible for fiscal aspects including, but not limited to:

Understand the agency budget and program budgetRead and understand a program P&L including budget variancesUnderstand administrative overheadUnderstand program funding sources and corresponding program and funding compliance with Finance team

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Respect, understand, and promote Journey Center’s mission, vision, values, and goalsComplete agency orientation and training to meet job requirementsAssume other responsibilities and duties as directed or assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND SALARY

Journey will hire either a Grants Coordinator or a Lead Grants Coordinator, depending on the candidate’s experience.

Grants Coordinator:

Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience with grant writing requiredMust have and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage; must maintain an appropriate driving record.Salary: $44,000-$46,000Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Must operate effectively as part of a teamMust demonstrate flexibility and excellent planning and organizational skillsMust be able to manage multiple personal and team projectsMust be able to work with all staff, volunteers, community partners and donors on fundraising projects and other activitiesMust maintain a high level of confidentiality relating to donor recordsMust be able to demonstrate advanced competency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power PointMust be able to understand and demonstrate skills in database administration and report generationMust have excellent written and oral communication skillsMust be able to work within deadlinesMust have the capability of having a flexible schedule to meet the needs of Journey Center events and activitiesMaintain a positive attitudeThorough knowledge of rules, regulations, functions, procedures, organization, and policies governing the operations of Journey Center for Safety and HealingAbility to incorporate Journey Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion value by modeling our work through a lens of equity and anti-racism.Ability to incorporate Journey Center’s Values into assigned duties

Empowerment- partner with people as they foster their strength and confidence and express their worthResiliency- Recognize and affirm the ability to overcome traumatic situations with persistence and determinationSafety- Experience the world without feat and to enjoy relationships based on respect and trustInclusion- Seek, value and learn from the unique perspectives of diverse individuals and to advocate for equal access to opportunities and resourcesIntegrity- Honest in our relationships, true to our mission in words and actions, and accountable for saying what we will do and doing what we sayConnectedness- Collaborate at levels to cultivate respectful, meaningful and supportive relationships that foster growth and well-being

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to operate a computer and keyboardAbility to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levelsCommunicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basisRegular and predictable attendance