Full-time
Description
About the Department :
The Development & Marketing Department is responsible for fundraising promoting JFCS and engaging with our community. Key functions include :
- Fundraising securing funding from individual donors businesses public and private foundations community organizations and others
- Public Relations managing our public image and communicating our successes
- Digital Marketing utilizing social media email campaigns and our website to reach a wider audience
- Content Creation developing engaging content that highlights our impact and the issues we address
- Community Outreach connecting with others to foster partnership and support
- Volunteerism recruiting and managing volunteers to support JFCS clients and programs
Job Summary :
The Grant Specialist is a key member of the Development team supporting the growth of JFCS by building and sustaining a robust and diverse grant program developing and supporting relationships with corporate sponsors and supporting volunteer activities for the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Grant Writing and Sponsorships
Grant identification preparation submission and reporting to meet revenue and program / mission goalsWork with Development Manager to identify larger grant opportunities and assist with proposal submission and reporting as needed.Responsible for all county grants including identification preparation submission and reportingDevelop new foundation and corporate donors maintain existing donor relationships and solicit gifts for JFCS programs and servicesLead various aspects of JFCS annual fundraising efforts including corporate sponsorsAssist in planning and executing fundraising and stewardship eventsPrepare all funder reports and other critical stewardship activitiesResearch and solicit corporate donationsVolunteer Management
Ensure that volunteer inquiries are responded to in a timely manner and potential volunteers are connected with programs based on agency needs.Work with HR to ensure proper background checks are completed for all volunteers having contact with JFCS clients.Represent JFCS at volunteer expos and other events to increase community engagement in the agency mission.Work with the Development Data Specialist to ensure consistent and timely tracking of volunteer hours and communications.Work with program directors to support volunteers as needed.Other related responsibilities as assignedRequirements
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in communications marketing nonprofit management or similar field required; Experience in development with a human services agency preferredA minimum of three years fundraising and donor relations experience with a proven track record of building and sustaining donor / funder relationships and meeting revenue goalsDemonstrated success in preparing and submitting grant proposals including cultivating relationships with foundationsKnowledge Skills & Abilities :
Excellent verbal and written communication skills time management and organizational skills.Experience with planning and executing volunteer fundraising cultivation and stewardship eventsAbility to meet deadlines and achieve activity and revenue goalsProficiency in Microsoft Office and CRMs such as Donor Perfect and Constant Contact.Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.Commitment to cultural competency and working with diverse populations.Ability to attend a wide range of volunteer and networking events to promote the message of JFCSPassion for JFCS mission and ability to inspire donorsTraining Requirements :
Completion of all required agency-wide and program-specific trainings.Physical Requirements :
Desk work with computer usage for extended periodsOccasional irregular hours and capacity to work under pressureMust be able to travel to off-site meetings during and outside of typical business hoursFull range of motion and corrected vision hearing and speech (or reasonable accommodations)Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1