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
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 goals
-
Grant deadline and calendar management
-
Work 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 reporting
-
Develop new foundations and corporate donors, maintain existing donor relationships, and solicit gifts for JFCS’ programs and services
-
Lead various aspects of JFCS’ annual fundraising efforts, including corporate sponsors
- Assist in planning and executing fundraising and stewardship events
-
Research and solicit corporate donations
- Prepare and submit all grant reports and documentation as required by each funder/grantor, including progress reports, final reports, financial reports tied to restricted funds, and any other documentation required.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management or similar field required; Experience in development with a human services agency preferred
- Budget and financial literacy
- A minimum of three years’ fundraising and donor relations experience with a proven track record of building and sustaining donor/funder relationships and meeting revenue goals
- Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting grant proposals, including cultivating relationships with foundations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
- Experience with planning and executing volunteers, fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events
- Ability to meet deadlines and achieve activity and revenue goals
- Proficiency 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 JFCS
- Passion for JFCS’ mission and ability to inspire donors
Training Requirements:
-
Completion of all required agency-wide and program-specific training courses.
Physical Requirements:
-
Desk work with computer usage for extended periods
-
Occasional irregular hours and capacity to work under pressure
- Must be able to travel to off-site meetings during and outside of typical business hours
- Full range of motion and corrected vision, hearing, and speech (or reasonable accommodations)
