Development Coordinator - Grants

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Annapolis, MD (Hybrid – Some remote work possible)

Schedule: 15-20 hours/week

Compensation: Beginning at $25/hour

Organization Overview

Seeds 4 Success (S4S) is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting young people from low-income communities in Annapolis grow into successful, healthy, and contributing adults. We believe that every child in Annapolis deserves the opportunity to have a bright future. We provide long-term mentoring through academic support, social-emotional learning, college and career preparation, and family engagement services from pre-kindergarten through career. Our work is rooted in equity, relationship-building, and a deep commitment to the Eastport neighborhoods in the City of Annapolis.

Position Summary

Seeds 4 Success is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support the organization’s fundraising efforts through effective grant research, writing, submission, and reporting. The Grant Manager will play a key role in helping S4S secure new funding and steward existing grants to ensure continued support for our programs and mission.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Writing & Submission –

• Research and identify new grant opportunities aligned with S4S's mission and goals.
• Write compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and applications for foundation, corporate, and government funders.
• Manage and track all submission deadlines to ensure timely and complete applications.
  
  

Grant Management & Reporting –

• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking application, reporting, and renewal deadlines.
• Collaborate with program staff to collect data and success stories for reporting.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports.
  
  

Funder Stewardship –

• Support relationship-building with funders through thank you letters, updates, and funder meetings.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop funding strategies and align grant goals with program priorities.
  
  

Data Management & Evaluation –

• Maintain accurate grant records, including proposals, budgets, reports, and funder correspondence.
• Track funding outcomes and assist in program evaluation efforts as they relate to grant objectives.
  
  

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grant writing and/or nonprofit fundraising
• Proven success in securing foundation, corporate, or government grants
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and basic database management
• Experience using a donor database or CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Candid)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Commitment to equity, youth development, and the mission and vision of Seeds 4 Success
  
  

Preferred Qualifications –

• Knowledge of and connections within the philanthropic landscape of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region
• Understanding of issues impacting low-income communities and youth development programs
  
  

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (ideally grant-related) to Jen Pastrone, Executive Director, at jen.pastrone@seeds4success.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.