Colorado Nonprofit Association

Development Coordinator, Foundations and Grants

Reports To: VP of Development
Classification: Coordinator
Location: Front Range, Colorado/Hybrid (Remote Considered)
FLSA Code: Exempt

Salary Range: $57,000 – $70,500; listed salary range is based on a work location of Golden, CO. Salary will be determined by experience and location; generous benefits package.

As Development Coordinator, you will advance the American Alpine Club’s mission by identifying, cultivating, and securing funding opportunities from grant-making institutions and foundations. You will also play a key role in serving our community as the AAC grants administrator. 

Priority will be given to applications received before Monday, September 27, 2023.

As a Development Coordinator, you will:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities and foundations that align with the AAC’s mission and programs.
• Write compelling and persuasive grant proposals, ensuring alignment with each funder’s priorities and guidelines.
• Manage the grants administration process for AAC grants, including tracking deadlines, financial data, reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with donor/funder intent.
• Collaborate with AAC staff to compile the necessary information for grant applications and reports.
• Ensure compliance and reporting for all grant and foundation support the AAC receives.
• Collaborate with AAC staff and volunteers to assess the impact of funded programs and projects, providing data and narratives for grant reports.
• Build and maintain the prospect pipeline for foundation and grants through positive relationship building with national and local foundation representatives and other parties.
• Ensure stewardship of foundation representatives, program officers, and others through consistent communication and acknowledgment of support.
• Collaborate with finance, program, and communications departments to ensure accurate representation of the organization’s activities in grant materials.
• Manage the grants administration process for AAC’s climbing grants, including tracking deadlines, funding, and follow-up reporting. 
• Support AAC fundraising events as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the VP of Development.
  

You are a strong fit for this role if you:

• Are committed to the AAC mission and model our core values at all times
• Have proven experience in grant writing, grant coordination, or nonprofit fundraising
• Have a strong understanding of the grant application process, including prospect research, proposal development, and follow-up reporting
• Are able to communicate effectively among a diversity of lived experiences and identities
• Have an analytical, strategic mindset capable of managing multiple tasks and workflows
• Are able to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Competency with Google Suites
• Are experienced and comfortable working within and meeting deadlines

Environment
80% Desk work – Typical office work on a computer utilizing GSuites, Slack, Zoom, and other computer-based programs.
20% Physical work – This position could require some physical work, including assisting with receiving and distributing inventory, setting up and breaking down events, etc. Travel will be required ~5%.