Grant & Development Assistant

Grant & Development Assistant Reports To: CORD Director Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt Location: Scranton, PA Outreach Culture Outreach's mission statement states: “With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.” We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first. Outreach staff are expected to advance the mission through respect and the highest professional standards. This position is well-suited to someone with a genuine passion for nonprofit work and a desire to build a career in grant writing and development. Benefits We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Life insurance • Generous PTO • 401(k) plan • Personal and bereavement leave time • Flexible work arrangements Position Summary The Grant & Development Coordinator is an entry-level position ideal for a strong writer who is passionate about nonprofit work and eager to grow into a career in grant writing and development. This position requires writing aptitude, curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to the mission. Working under the direct guidance of the CORD Director, the Coordinator will be trained to research, write, and submit grants, partnering with the Development Associate to tackle some grants as a team, which are the primary focus of the role. The Coordinator will also provide day-to-day support across the department's broader development, fundraising, communications, and administrative activities. The position involves exposure to sensitive information and requires tact, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment. Training & Career Growth This role is designed to develop a new professional from the ground up: • The CORD Director and Development Associate will provide hands-on training, mentorship, and review of all grant writing and development work. • The Coordinator will begin with smaller and more structured grants and assignments, taking on greater independence and complexity as skills develop. Primary Responsibilities – Grant Writing & Support Under the guidance and review of the CORD Director and Development Associate, the Coordinator will learn to: • Research grant prospects and funding opportunities that align with Outreach's mission and programs. • Draft and submit grant applications, letters of inquiry, and grant reports, with training, review, and feedback. • Gather and synthesize data and supporting materials from program staff for proposals and reports. • Assist with budget preparation for grant applications. • Maintain grant files, electronic records, correspondence, submissions, and archived documents for agency record retention. • Maintain task lists and tracking systems for grant deadlines and reporting requirements. • Advise appropriate staff of filing deadlines and attend team and grant project meetings as needed. • Assemble and package grant-related documents and assist with grant-related mailings. Secondary Responsibilities – Development & Fundraising Support As capacity allows and skills develop, the Coordinator will assist the team with: • Inputting and maintaining donor data in the donor management system. • Supporting fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, and stewardship activities. • Providing writing support for promotional and communication materials, newsletters, the annual report, and news releases, in accordance with the organizational mission, with review by the CORD Director, Manager, and President/CEO before distribution. • Assisting with website and social media updates. • Assist with website and social media communications and updates. • Assist the CORD Team in preparing invitations, announcements, donor reco…