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FILM INDEPENDENT seeks a full-time Grants Coordinator.

Please send cover letter, resume, salary history / requirements to: Jobs@FilmIndependent.org

Film Independent
Job Description
Grants Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Diversity Development

Job Description:

The Grants Coordinator coordinates grants from a variety of private foundations, and governmental sources—both at the local, national, and international level. The Coordinator assists the Director of Diversity Development with grant writing, grant reporting, and implementation strategies to achieve Film Independent’s fundraising goals; researches, submits grant proposals and letters of inquiry; coordinates acknowledgments, report preparation, and database management. The Grants Coordinator also supports the Director of Diversity Development with other duties as assigned.

Duties:

· Write grant proposals and letters of inquiry
· Draft grant reports
· Draft/Route Grant Agreements
· Research potential donor prospects using all available resources such as publications, internet, guides, etc.
· Manage donor databases including data entry, on-line shipping database, invoicing, gift and pledge entry, gift acknowledgements, track receivables and revenue 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, prepare meeting 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 information rapidly
· Exhibiting a strong desire to achieve and a high level of dedication to Film Independent
· Going beyond the call of duty, achieving results despite lack of resources and showing a bias for action

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