Development & Grants Coordinator

Location: South Los Angeles, CA
Reporting To: Director of Development
Compensation: $72,384 annually, plus benefits
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Start Date: January 2027

About SCOPE : Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE) builds grassroots power to create social and economic justice for low-income, immigrant, woman, femme, black, and brown communities in Los Angeles. To do this, SCOPE organizes communities, develops leaders, collaborates through strategic alliances, builds capacity through training programs, and educates South L.A.’s residents to have an active role in shaping policies that affect the quality of life in our region.

About the Opportunity: Reporting to the Development Director, the Grants & Development Coordinator will manage SCOPE’s institutional grants portfolio, lead grant writing and reporting, and coordinate fundraising projects to strengthen the organization’s development efforts. They’ll take ownership of projects from research through submission and follow-up, bringing strong writing, organization, and collaboration skills to translate SCOPE’s programs, organizing, and impact into compelling funding proposals.

​ ​ WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Grant Writing & Portfolio Coordination - 50%

- Develop compelling, accurate, and timely grant proposals , letters of inquiry, and reports that translate SCOPE's organizing, policy, research, and campaign work into clear narratives for philanthropic and government funders.
- Take ownership of assigned grant opportunities and reports from planning through submission, ensuring deadlines are met, requirements are fulfilled, and submissions are complete and accurate.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and accessible grant records and resources , including proposal materials, templates, supporting documents, and submission histories, to strengthen the team's efficiency and continuity.
- Produce clear and timely funder and organizational communications, including funder updates, correspondence, executive and board reports, and annual report content that communicate SCOPE's progress and impact.

Development Coordination & Prospect Research - 30%

- Ensure SCOPE's grants calendar and funding pipeline are accurate, organized, and up to date , tracking proposal, reporting, stewardship, and renewal deadlines, anticipating upcoming needs, and keeping projects on schedule.
- Identify and research prospective funding opportunities across foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other philanthropic sources that align with SCOPE's mission, campaigns, and strategic priorities.
- Maintain accurate and organized fundraising records and pipelines, including institutional prospects, donor information, relationship histories, giving records, cultivation activities, and next steps to support effective fundraising and stewardship.
- Support effective funder engagement and relationship-building by preparing funder profiles, background research, briefing materials, and talking points, and coordinating meeting preparation, follow-up, and next steps.
- Improve development systems and workflows by identifying opportunities to strengthen grant tracking, templates, internal coordination, and processes in partnership with the Development Director.

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Donor Engagement, Development Systems & Organizational Support - 20%

- Strengthen individual donor relationships through timely communications , acknowledgments, appeals, and stewardship activities that keep donors informed and connected to SCOPE's work.
- Support the growth of SCOPE's individual giving program by coordinating fundraising campaigns, events, membership drives, and other initiatives, while identifying opportunities to deepen donor engagement in partnership with the Development Director.
- Contribute to effective development planning and reporting by supporting departmental work plans, periodic fundraising reports, and emerging fundraising priorities in collaboration with the Development Director.

WHO YOU ARE:

- Mission & Values Alignment. You believe in SCOPE’s mission of building grassroots power to create social and economic justice for low-income, immigrant, woman, femme, black, and brown communities in Los Angeles.
- You Are Committed to SCOPE's Mission. You believe in building grassroots power to advance racial, social, and economic justice for low-income, immigrant, women, femme, Black, and Brown communities in Los Angeles.
- You Are a Strong Writer and Communicator. You synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives and communicate effectively with different audiences.
- You Are Organized and Detail-Oriented. You manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate, reliable systems and records.
- You Are Independent and Resourceful. You take initiative, anticipate needs, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment about when to seek guidance.
- You Are a Collaborative Partner. You listen with intention, build strong relationships, and work across teams to move shared priorities forward.
- You Are Invested in Growing as a Fundraiser. You see fundraising as a meaningful part of your career and are excited to deepen your skills, learn from others, and grow your impact in resource mobilization for social change.

COMPENSATION: $72,384 annually, plus benefits.

BENEFITS: SCOPE provides a comprehensive benefits package including 100% medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan annually, with an increased accrual rate based on the number of years of employment, 10 sick days, and additional paid holiday time off.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position is based at SCOPE's office in South Los Angeles.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: This is a full-time, exempt, salaried, at-will staff position. The Coordinator works with a high degree of independence in managing assigned responsibilities and is accountable for meeting established grant, reporting, and development deadlines. Work schedules may vary based on deadlines, funder requirements, meetings, events, and organizational needs. This role is considered non-supervisory, and non-confidential and is therefore subject to union participation. Although a collective bargaining agreement has not yet been established, this position would be governed by a negotiated collective bargaining process between SCOPE and the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320.

About Our Selection Process: Please submit your resume and a written response to one question (no cover letter).

- Apply | Rolling Review: Applications will be reviewed as they're submitted, so we encourage you to apply early.
- Hiring Manager Interview | November 2026: Selected candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview with SCOPE's Director of Development.
- Final Interview | December 2026: Finalists will participate in a one-hour, in-person interview at SCOPE's South Los Angeles office.

Our goal is to extend an offer in early December, before SCOPE's holiday closure, with an anticipated start date in early January 2027.

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