Rachel Murch Watters

About Rachel Murch Watters

I am an organization wiz with a passion for improving the lives of all who live in my…

Experience

1. Grants Manager

   Pacific Foundation Services

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Coordinate grantmaking tasks between program, finance, and other administrative staff so that all foundation activities are smoothly implemented, including implementing improvements to processes- Coordinate communication among grantees, program officers, and foundation clients, including responding to mail, email, and telephone inquiries- Plan and coordinate foundation calendars and timelines, including application and report submission deadlines, and internal deadlines- Coordinate foundation meetings, including managing all meeting logistics- Prepare and copy edit meeting materials in collaboration with program staff- Maintain foundation websites with up-to-date content- Process grant applications and reports by reviewing online submissions for completeness and accuracy- Provide technical support to applicants, collect grantee feedback, make recommendations, and implement changes as needed to ensure a smooth and accessible application process- Maintain foundation grant records in the database, including tracking grantee payments and reporting requirements- Produce and distribute declination emails, award letters, and payments to grantees- Provide requested grant-related information for annual audits- Analyze applicant and foundation grantmaking histories and prepare charts and reports for board members, program staff, and outside organizations as needed.