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Grants Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Diversity Development



Job Description:The Grants Coordinator coordinates grants from a variety of private foundation, andgovernmental sourcesâ??both at the local, national, and international level. TheCoordinator assists the Director of Diversity Development with grant writing, grantreporting, and implementation strategies to achieve Film Independent's fundraisinggoals; researches, submits grant proposals and letters of inquiry; coordinatesacknowledgments, report preparation, and database management. The GrantsCoordinator also supports the Director of Diversity Development with other duties asassigned.

Duties:

· Write grant proposals and letters of inquiry

· Draft grant reports

· Draft/Route Grant Agreements.

· Research potential donor prospects using all available resources such aspublications, internet, guides, etc.

· Manage donor databases including data entry, on-line shipping database,invoicing, gift and pledge entry, gift acknowledgements, track receivables andrevenue reconciliation

· Working with G & A on project and organizational budgets

· Working with other departments on project requests· Organize and update fundraising/sales kits

· Assist in the on-site management of Film Independent sponsors, as assigned

· Track staff prospect assignments, including progress toward goals, preparemeeting agendas and materials

· Support activities of Director of Diversity Development· Other duties, as assigned



Requirements:

· Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Grant writing experience

· Strong organizational, administrative, and research skills needed

· Bachelor's degree preferred

· Entertainment industry experience helpful

· Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro; Mac proficiency a plus.



Competencies:

· Writing skills

· Communication skills

· Customer focus

· Organizational skills

· Time management

· Team-player

· Detail-oriented

· Integrity

· Initiative

· Listening skills

· Positive, "can-do" attitude

· Energy/enthusiasm

· Assertiveness

· Dedication

· Conceptual ability

· Creative

· Strategic

· Open to constructive criticism

· Effective time management

· Setting clear and fair stretch goals

· Effectively works through conflicts to produce optimum outcomes

· Actively breaking down barriers of diversity and visibly fighting discrimination

· Demonstrating the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new informationrapidly

· Exhibiting a strong desire to achieve and a high level of dedication to FilmIndependent

· Going beyond the call of duty, achieving results despite lack of resources andshowing a bias for action