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Careers

Seeds 4 Success Current Openings:

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 [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

(Posted April 28, 2025)

Here’s why our employees love working at Seeds 4 Success!

IT’S REWARDING!

“I really enjoy this work, the relationships I build and the positive feedback we receive throughout the community. At Seeds 4 Success, the rewards are many, but my favorite is being able to help guide children at a critical time in their lives.” – Program Manager

IT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL GROWTH!

“One of the most impactful aspects of my work is to see these relationships form and to watch our youth blossom because of them. I have grown a lot both personally and professionally since I first started at Seeds 4 Success and can attribute that growth to all the opportunities I have been able to take advantage of through this work.” – Volunteer Manager

IT’S INSPIRING!

“I’m hoping that seeing the issues and solutions that the Seeds 4 Success programs offer will give me inspiration in the future. Going forward in my life I’m hoping I can do something that takes an innovative approach to helping people.” – Intern