Organization: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)
Our Vision
Our vision is to cure childhood cancer, one cup at a time. Your vision is to use your critical-thinking skills and remarkable talents to make a difference in the world. Join Team Alex, and let’s work together to give kids fighting cancer the childhood and future they deserve!
About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million.
Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada, raising more than $300 million so far, funding over 1,500 research projects, and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer.
For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.
Job Description
The Grant Coordinator is integral in disseminating funds raised through the hard work and dedication of ALSF team members and is the steward of ALSF’s grant process, coordinating all details for new and existing grant cycles to ensure the best and most promising childhood cancer research is funded.
This role is part of the Grants Team and reports to the Research Program Director.
The Grant Coordinator is responsible for the administration of assigned grant categories for biomedical research grants. This position organizes and coordinates the life cycle of a grant program, from ensuring grant guidelines are clear, the website is up to date, and grant opportunities are promoted, to organizing grant reviews with scientific review boards, collecting and facilitating the review of progress and final reports, corresponding with applicants, grant recipients, and grant managers, and preparing payments.
This role will also be responsible for occasional event planning for webinars and scientific conferences. The Grant Coordinator will manage grant programs using the Foundation’s grant management system and should identify ways to streamline and improve the use of the system.
The ideal candidate is thoughtful, organized, and motivated to guide their grant categories through a seamless process for both applicants and reviewers.
ALSF is headquartered outside of Philadelphia in Bala Cynwyd, PA. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of three days in the office.
Responsibilities
- Big Picture and Day-to-Day Grant Management: Understand the Foundation’s structure, history, and grant programs; facilitate the review of grant applications; manage pre- and post-award grant processes in management software; ensure grants meet auditing and Foundation requirements; and schedule award payments.
- External and Internal Communication: Build ongoing relationships with grantees, applicants, and review boards; update staff on program initiatives, approved grants, and milestones; respond to grant program inquiries by phone or email in a timely manner; and represent the Foundation at national conferences as needed.
- Teamwork and Independent Work: Work independently while supporting other Grants Team members and collaborating with other ALSF teams; take a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and streamlining processes; and work occasional evenings and weekends for ALSF events.
Required Competencies and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of work experience in a detail-oriented environment, or equivalent work experience. Nonprofit experience preferred; knowledge of science and the research process is a plus.
- Experience working with and understanding grant programs and the intricacies of cyclical processes. Applicants with experience in NIH grant programs and/or a scientific background will be prioritized.
- Advanced project management skills, including maintaining and creating processes and documenting the status of ongoing projects.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish appropriate work priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and deadlines, with the ability to follow up promptly on the receipt of required pre- and post-award documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proposal Central or other database experience is a plus, along with superior analytical and reporting skills and the ability to critically analyze current workflows and implement effective processes and procedures.
- Event planning experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, from ALSF staff and donors to researchers.
- Flexibility and the ability to adjust when priorities shift or new opportunities arise.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Grants Team to meet team goals.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, and travel occasionally.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the Foundation’s continued growth and, more importantly, to changing the lives of children with cancer.
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and an outstanding cover letter describing their interest in the position and why they would be a good fit, including their salary requirements.
To expedite the hiring process, only candidates who submit a cover letter along with their resume will be considered.
Compensation Details: $51,000–$55,000 yearly salary.
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Job Reference ID: PI8b8719d45c92-38265-41769181