Grant Coordinator - Foundation Allen Schools

Grant Coordinator - Foundation for Allen Schools (26-27 School Year)

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 02/02/2026 Posting Number: 013339

Location:

Communications

Position Title:

Grant Coordinator - Foundation for Allen Schools (26-27 School Year) Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Chief Communications Officer

Primary

Purpose:

Actively pursue and support grant research and opportunities for the District and Foundation. Dynamic, self-directed leader with a strong track record in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor cultivation, and community engagement. Lead all Foundation activities in collaboration with Foundation Board of Directors. Oversee grant strategy and fundraising initiatives. Half of work responsibilities will be directly related to District and other half directly to the Foundation.

Work for the District will be based on skill set and professional experience.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree required; minimum 5 years in nonprofit sector, preferred, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Ability to coordinate multiple projects/programs and meet multiple deadlines

* Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, donor stewardship, and community partnership development

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; social media/marketing experience

* Working knowledge of grant strategy/grant writing

Experience:

* Experience in research and submitting grants, preferably in the field of education

* Experience with donor databases and financial systems (e.g., Quick Books, Bloomerang, or similar platforms)

* Strong financial acumen, including budget oversight and working knowledge of investment

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Cultivate and steward strong relationships with the District, individual donors, families, corporations, foundations, and community partners

* Actively research additional funding sources and pursue grant opportunities for Allen ISD

* Assist employees in training, researching, and preparing grant applications

* Provide strategic leadership to advance the Foundation's mission and fundraising goals; partner with the board to develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and key initiatives; support effective governance and informed decision-making

* Support the District in recruiting and retaining strategic business partnerships that support students and

* Assist the District in planning and hosting community outreach

* Lead all fundraising/development efforts through diversified revenue streams, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, endowment growth, and signature events

* Ensure sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency in partnership with financial advisors, auditors, and the board's finance committee to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements

* Build and maintain strong partnerships with Allen ISD leadership, city officials, business leaders, and community organizations

* Lead, mentor, and support staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

* Ensure effective administration of scholarships, classroom grants, and programmatic initiatives including evaluation of program outcomes

* Identify opportunities to expand or innovate programs that address evolving educational and workforce needs

* Report grant application results to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to be shared with Superintendent

* Prepare and present annual report to the Foundation Board of Directors

* Participate in professional organizations related to grant writing and community outreach

* Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises Foundation staff supporting Allen ISD.

Customer Care

Skills:

* Provide professional communication with donors, volunteers, students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times

* Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff

* Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others

* Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe

* Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary:
Pay Grade PG03, $374.66 - $442.36 daily rate,…