Grants Coordinator at Vera Court Neighborhood Center
Madison, WI 53704, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Nov, 25

Salary

54000.0

Posted On

31 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Computer Skills, Grant Writing, Research, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Adult Education, K 12 Education, Fundraising, Resume, Life Insurance

Industry

Other Industry

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Vera Court Neighborhood Center, Inc. is a nonprofit that operates two centers: Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center (BLW) on the southside of Madison and Vera Court Neighborhood Center located on the northside of Madison. The mission of the agency is to journey with our neighbors—uplifting youth, supporting families, creating spaces of belonging, and empowering communities to grow stronger together. We envision a unified, resilient community where individuals and families are empowered to thrive together.

SUMMARY

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the majority of grant funding for the organization. This includes grant and foundation research, grant writing, coordinating grant implementation that follow grant requirements with program staff, maintaining the grants tracking system, and grant reporting. This position will be supervised by the Interim Development Director and be a part of the Fund Development Department, but will need to work with all staff within the organization and learn detailed knowledge about program operations. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work in a neighborhood center setting and have the heart for work that supports communities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient writing skills and the ability to produce diverse written products
  • Experience with successful grant writing, grant research, and fundraising
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Desire to work in a neighborhood center setting and have the heart for work that supports communities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent fund development experience
  • Experience with nonprofits, youth programming, K-12 education, adult education are all highly valued
  • Knowledge of Little Green Light or similar donor database and fundraising platforms
  • Strong computer skills, specifically with using Google Workspace
  • Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
    Salary and Benefits: This is a full time position with a salary range of $51,000 - $54,000 and a generous benefits package including: paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance (85% employer paid), dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match, professional development stipend, and more.
    Hours: This is a full-time position working generally 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional commitments during weekend and evening hours.
    To apply email cover letter and resume to dagnym@veracourt.org
    Applications are due by September 27th. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $51,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

  • Madison, WI 53704 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Madison, WI 53704: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities

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