Grants & Fundraising Coordinator

Organization: Arizona Sustainability Alliance (AZSA)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)
Position Type: Part-Time, 20 hours per week
Compensation: $21 – $23 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Reports To: Grants & Fundraising Manager

About Arizona Sustainability Alliance

Arizona Sustainability Alliance (AZSA) is dedicated to creating a more sustainable Arizona through community-driven environmental initiatives, education, and conservation programs. We work with community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders to advance meaningful sustainability efforts across the state.

Position Overview

Arizona Sustainability Alliance is seeking an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Grants & Fundraising Coordinator to support the organization’s grant development, donor engagement, and fundraising activities.

This entry-level position is an opportunity for someone with strong writing, communication, and organizational skills who is passionate about sustainability and community impact. The coordinator will work closely with the Grants & Fundraising Manager to research funding opportunities, assist with grant and sponsorship applications, coordinate donor outreach campaigns, and maintain accurate fundraising records.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines, and excited to help strengthen AZSA’s fundraising efforts and long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Grants & Sponsorships — 50%

• Research grant and sponsorship opportunities, with an emphasis on unrestricted funding to support AZSA’s general operations and programs.
• Assist with drafting, preparing, and submitting grant and sponsorship applications.
• Maintain the grants database, including funder information, application requirements, reporting obligations, and deadlines.
• Maintain an organized calendar of upcoming grant opportunities, application deadlines, and submission schedules.
• Coordinate with internal staff to gather program information, organizational documents, and supporting materials for applications.

Donor Outreach & Engagement — 40%

• Assist with coordinating donor outreach and engagement campaigns using effective fundraising practices.
• Draft and edit donor communications, including fundraising emails, campaign content, social media posts, and newsletter materials.
• Help develop content for online donation campaigns that encourage individual giving and recurring monthly donations.
• Maintain a fundraising campaign content calendar to support consistent donor communication and engagement.
• Assist with entering, updating, and maintaining accurate donor information in Bloomerang, AZSA’s donor relationship management system.
• Support efforts to strengthen donor relationships and increase individual giving.

Fundraising Events — 10%

• Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events, including Conservation Invasion and Sustainability Celebration.
• Assist with event preparation, coordination, communications, and follow-up as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to support successful fundraising events.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

This is an entry-level opportunity. Candidates do not need extensive professional grant-writing or fundraising experience but should demonstrate the foundational skills and willingness to learn needed to succeed in the role.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, and follow through on tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using common workplace technology and digital tools.
• Willingness to learn fundraising systems, grant processes, and donor engagement practices.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with a team.
• Interest in environmental sustainability, conservation, education, and community service.

Experience with grant applications, fundraising, donor databases, or nonprofit operations is a plus but is not required.

Training & Professional Development

AZSA will provide onboarding and role-specific training to help the coordinator succeed. Training will include:

• Introduction to AZSA’s mission, values, programs, and organizational goals.
• Departmental orientation and an overview of fundraising priorities.
• Training on relevant systems, databases, and communication tools.
• Guidance on grant research, application preparation, donor communications, and campaign coordination.
• Regular check-ins, project meetings, constructive feedback, and ongoing opportunities to develop professional skills.

The coordinator will receive guidance from the Grants & Fundraising Manager and will have access to AZSA’s open-door approach to communication and support.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Schedule: 20 hours per week, with flexibility during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, combining remote work with in-person responsibilities in the Phoenix area.
• Office location:
  WareSpace
  9801 S. 51st St.
  Phoenix, AZ 85044
• Events: Occasional travel to local fundraising events and program-related activities may be required.
• Communication: Regular check-ins and collaboration with the supervisor and team through Slack, Gmail, Google Meet, or Zoom.

Tools & Technology

The coordinator will use a variety of digital tools to support grant management, donor engagement, and fundraising operations, including:

• Gmail and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Google Meet)
• Bloomerang donor management CRM
• Canva
• Trello
• Slack
• Zoom

Familiarity with these tools is helpful, but training can be provided.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this part-time position is $21-$23 per hour, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling during regular business hours.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please email the following materials to hrapply@azsustain.org:

• Cover Letter: Briefly describe your relevant skills, interest in AZSA’s mission, and enthusiasm for supporting grant development and fundraising efforts.
• Resume: Include your relevant work experience, education, and skills.
• Writing Sample: Please include a brief sample of your writing that demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. This may be a grant proposal, professional communication, fundraising appeal, newsletter article, or another relevant writing sample, no longer than one page.

Please include “Grants & Fundraising Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arizona Sustainability Alliance (AZSA) is an equal opportunity employer. AZSA does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, education, or any other category protected by applicable law.