About Lutheran Child and Family Services

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, Inc. (LCFS) is a nonprofit social service organization founded in 1883. We offer both residential and community-based services to families and children, guided by our mission: “Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith, and Support.”

Our vision is that every community will experience safety and stability in an environment of respect, healing, and hope. We partner with individuals and families to provide the tools, opportunities, and skills they need to change the trajectory of their lives.

Learn more about our work at www.lutheranfamily.org.

Position Overview

The Grants Coordinator plays a vital role in sustaining and expanding LCFS programs by managing a robust and growing portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government grants totaling more than $2M annually. This position supports the full grants lifecycle—from research and proposal development to financial documentation, compliance, and reporting.

What You’ll Do

Grant Strategy & Portfolio Management

•  Maintain an organized grant calendar for all proposals, reports, and compliance deadlines.
• Track and evaluate grant performance; prepare updates for Finance and the Board.
•  Ensure all funder requirements are met, including documentation, reporting, and contractual obligations.
•  Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities across foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
•  Analyze funding trends to align opportunities with LCFS priorities.
•  Write compelling grant proposals, letters of intent, renewals, and narrative reports.
•  Prepare accurate budgets in collaboration with Finance.
•  Submit complete, compliant applications according to funder guidelines.
•  Gather program data, budgets, and outcome metrics from Program, Finance, and Leadership teams.
•  Support development of funding strategies aligned with organizational needs.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with funders through meetings, calls, and site visits.
•  Support transparent and mission-centered storytelling across all grants activity.
• Manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
•  Maintain excellent written and verbal communication.
• Support additional development or administrative tasks that strengthen sustainability efforts.
•  Demonstrated experience in nonprofit grant writing and grant management.
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of grant and program budgeting.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Instrumentl or similar databases.
•  Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum three years of nonprofit grants experience.
•  Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
•  Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Part-time (up to 29 hours per week).
•  Flexible schedule with some onsite work required.

Research & Funding Development

Writing & Proposal Development

Cross-Department Collaboration

Funder Stewardship & Relationship Management

Organization & Administrative Support

What you bring to the Table

Required

Preferred

Working Environment