Film Independent Grants Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Diversity Development

Job Description:

The Grants Coordinator coordinates grants from a variety of private foundation, 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 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, 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

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@filmindependent.org.