DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Develops and writes grant proposals to individuals, foundations, and corporations that successfully meet or exceed the fundraising goals and objectives of Walden Family Services.
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Identify, research, cultivate and solicit grant opportunities under the direction of the CEO/Director of Philanthropy
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Develop and write compelling and effective grant proposals to support Walden’s $750K annual goal for Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and LA Districts, including unrestricted operating revenue and restricted program funds for identified organizational priorities
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Track proposals and submit timely and accurate reports for all grant-funded projects
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Manage resource library of potential donors
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Write stewardship reports for donors
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Assist accounting department in the development of budgets for proposals
- Assist Development Team in creating compelling messaging for use across platforms
- Develop and nurture relationships with foundations, corporations and government entities.
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Utilize grant/donor tracking system GrantHub and/or preferred software
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Attend funding opportunity meetings, RFP conferences, community collaboration meetings, and board/advisory meetings in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.
- Work with Board, Advisory members, and other stake holders to identify potential funders
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Regular meetings with leadership: consider including regular meetings to identify shifting funding priorities, assess grant performance, identify needs for modifications, etc.
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Regular meetings with Devo team: working together to craft messaging, needs to be consistent across platforms, can better coordinate efforts based on relationships of each team member, harness the templates created/revised with new candidate, etc.
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Participate in organization’s key external functions: GuideStar, Charity Navigator, Audit Notes, etc.
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Assist in follow up with potential donors
- Plan and implement annual funder forums
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Other duties as assigned
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full Time Exempt
SALARY RANGE: Salary range $70,000 to $80,000 + Bonus Eligible
LOCATION: The position is primarily hybrid; however, office visits and travel are required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Must have a Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum 5 years demonstrated success in areas of research and writing of proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities, with ability to leverage all contracts and grant awards
- Strong research, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
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Excellent verbal, written, editing, prospect research and computer skills, including database management
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Valid California driver’s license and working vehicle.
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Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice, and a Child Abuse Index clearance.
- Must meet all requirements set by Community Care Licensing pertaining to the hiring of employees by a licensed community care facility.
