Grants Coordinator

For over a century, Home Sweet Home Ministries has stood as a pillar of the community and a beacon of Christ's love for the hungry, unhoused, and hopeless here in Central Illinois. It is the mission of every member of our staff and our volunteers to demonstrate Christ's love through innovative approaches that instill hope, restore lives, and build community. We offer supportive services to those in need - providing shelter, food, case management, as well as programs including Rapid Rehousing and our Bread for Life Co-Op.

Now you, too, can help build upon our traditions and contribute your passion for caring for others and your desire to be a guiding light for Christ's love to those caught in the storm by joining our dedicated team. Home Sweet Home Ministries offers employment opportunities for those with a desire to be part of a community committed to helping others.

Why Work at Home Sweet Home Ministries?

Purpose-Driven Impact
Make a meaningful difference every day. Your work helps restore hope and dignity to individuals in our community while sharing Christ's love and compassion.

Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits
We care for our team so you can care for others.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (after one year of employment)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Free on-site meals and beverages

Join a Caring Team
Work alongside compassionate, mission-driven colleagues who are committed to serving others and making a lasting impact.

Primary Location

303 E. Oakland, Bloomington, IL

How You'll Help Fulfill the HSHM Mission

The Grants Coordinator role serves a critical role in helping HSHM to achieve financial resilience. The Grants Coordinator identifies funding opportunities and prepares competitive proposals under the direction of the Director of Development. This position is responsible for researching, developing, writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and reports that secures funding for Home Sweet Home Ministries' initiatives from foundations, government agencies, and corporations. The Grants Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development and other program staff to develop compelling, data-driven proposals, working closely with finance and program leadership to develop budgets and ensure proposals align with Home Sweet Home's mission.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Prospecting (30%)

• Conduct research to identify new funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels that support Home Sweet Home's mission and core values.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to leverage their engagement with top prospects.

• Maintain and document a pipeline of prospective funding opportunities.

Proposal Development and Writing (40%)

• Collaborate with program staff, finance, and leadership to gather information, data, and budget details.

• Draft, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), grant applications, and reports.

• Manage multiple deadlines and proposals simultaneously.

• Collect program outcomes, performance data, and success stories from program staff for inclusion in proposals and reports.

Compliance & Reporting (30%)

• Track grant submissions and write reports to grantors detailing how funds were utilized and adhering to grantor requirements.

• Track grant implementation milestones and coordinate with the accounting staff and program managers to ensure financial and program reporting requirements are met.

• Maintain a master calendar of grants, deadlines, and compliance reporting.

• Maintain complete grant files and supporting documentation for grant applications, award agreements, correspondence, and required reports.

• Assist in communicating grant requirements and reporting deadlines to program staff.

• Maintain accurate grant records within the donor management system, including proposal status, award information, reporting deadlines, and funder communications.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• 1-2 years of experience in grant writing or grant management, preferred.

• Proficiency in grant databases and CRM software.

• Ability to craft persuasive narratives.

• Proficiency in finding funding opportunities through data and research.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Understanding of basic program budgeting and financial reporting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint) and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

• Mission-oriented with values in harmony with those of Home Sweet Home Ministries, Inc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.


The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is


frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without cause.