Philanthropy Coordinator- Grants

Company Description The San Diego River Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2001, dedicated to creating a better future for the historic San Diego River and the communities that surround it. The organization is championing a river-long system of parks, community spaces, and pathways that offer healthy recreation, promote environmental stewardship, and support sustainable, “smart” communities. By engaging a diverse mix of individuals, businesses, and community groups, the Foundation empowers people to actively shape the future of their neighborhoods. Based in Mission Valley with a team of 20 employees, the organization offers award-winning volunteer and education programs along with initiatives in land conservation and healthy ecosystems. Prospective team members will join a mission-driven organization focused on tangible, long-term environmental and community impact.

Role Description: posted at https://sandiegoriver.org/about-us/employment-internships/

The Philanthropy Coordinator – Grants is a full-time, hybrid role based in San Diego, CA, with the flexibility to work from home part of the time. This role focuses on securing and managing grant funding to support the Foundation’s programs including education initiatives and community engagement. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching prospective funders, developing grant calendars, drafting and submitting grant proposals, assembling supporting documentation, and coordinating with program staff to gather data and stories that demonstrate impact. The coordinator will manage reporting requirements, track grant deliverables and deadlines, and maintain accurate records in donor and grant databases. Additional tasks include assisting with stewardship activities, such as acknowledgement letters and funder updates. 20% of the responsibilities include donor database management.

Qualifications

• Grant writing and management skills, including experience researching funding opportunities, drafting compelling proposals, and tracking deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive narratives tailored to funders.
• Organizational and project management abilities, such as maintaining detailed records, managing multiple priorities, and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
• Data and impact reporting skills, including collecting program information, working with basic spreadsheets or databases, and preparing accurate grant reports.
• Relationship-building and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, volunteers, community partners, and funders in a respectful, inclusive manner.
• Comfort with technology, including standard office software, cloud-based collaboration tools, donor or grant management systems (or willingness to learn) and AI.
• Knowledge of or interest in environmental conservation, community development, or nonprofit work, with a commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as nonprofit management, communications, environmental studies, public administration) or