Foundation Coordinator

🕒 July 2

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Mercy Chefs

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

💼 Consulting

💰 $250k Grant - Mercy Chefs on 2025-07

Healthcare • Logistics • Consulting

Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, non-profit disaster and humanitarian relief organization that provides professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders during natural disasters and emergencies. The organization operates large-scale field kitchens (serving up to tens of thousands of meals daily), community kitchens, and grocery box distributions, and also offers outreach programs like job skills training and cooking classes to address food insecurity and long-term recovery. Mercy Chefs partners with churches, corporations, and military families and is funded by private donors as a 501(c)(3).

📋 Description

• Research and identify new foundation and grant opportunities aligned with Mercy Chefs’ mission • Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders • Write compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports • Manage grant calendars to ensure timely submissions and reporting • Track foundation revenue and engagement within CRM systems • Coordinate proposal materials, budgets, and supporting documentation • Steward relationships with foundation partners through thoughtful communication and reporting • Collaborate with program, finance, and marketing teams to gather data, impact stories, and outcomes • Ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding guidelines • Support grant-related strategy for both short-term and long-term growth

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, English, business, or related field • 2–4 years of grant writing, foundation relations, or development experience preferred • Proven success in writing and securing grants (preferred) • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Strong research and analytical abilities • Experience managing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously • Proficiency with CRM systems and fundraising software • Understanding of nonprofit budgeting and program outcomes • Alignment with Mercy Chefs’ Christian mission and values

🏖️ Benefits

• Be part of a purpose-driven, mission-centered team • See the direct impact of your work on communities in crisis • Grow professionally through collaboration and development opportunities • Contribute to an organization that leads with integrity and faith