Funding Specialist
Funding Specialist
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Job Description
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting individuals and communities through outreach education and service initiatives. Our work is rooted in values of compassion stewardship and integrity. We seek to create meaningful impact both locally and globally through programs that support human dignity and social good.
We are currently seeking a skilled and missionaligned Funding Specialist to support our fundraising and development initiatives. This individual will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities crafting compelling proposals and fostering relationships with grant makers and philanthropic partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research new grant opportunities aligned with our mission and programs.
- Draft and submit persuasive Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) grant proposals and reports.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather data and information for proposals.
- Maintain a grant tracking system with deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations and philanthropic partners
- Ensure timely submission of materials and compliance with funding guidelines.
- Contribute to fundraising communications and development efforts as needed.
- Provide general administrative support to the development team
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Nonprofit Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of grant writing experience preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Familiarity with funding networks including those supporting missiondriven or valuesbased work.
- Experience with government or institutional grants and compliance preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt messaging to align with both faithinformed and secular funding audiences.
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management tools.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
JOB COMPETENCIES:
Attention to Detail: Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy; gets work right despite pressing deadlines; concentrates on routine work details and organizes and maintains a system of records; is alert and aware of surroundings and carefully monitors technical equipment or processes.
Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.
Communication Skills: Presents ideas concepts and information effectively and clearly through the spoken and written word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions; prepares clear concise and effective written communications; displays strong grammatical spelling composition and proofreading skills.
Customer Focused: Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the organizations internal and external customers; delivers a high level of customer service; searches continually for ways to increase employee and customer satisfaction (i.e. customer feedback).
Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations frequent change delays or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose enthusiasm and a cando attitude.
Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks responsibilities and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
Relationship Management: Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.
Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports teams decisions; contributes to the teams efforts.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Activity Frequency
Sitting Frequent
Standing Occasional
Crouching Bending Stooping Infrequent
Walking Occasional
Climbing Stairs Infrequent
Reaching Occasional
Grasping Occasional
Pushing/Pulling Occasional
Lifting Infrequent
Near Vision Constant
Far Vision Constant
Hearing Constant
Talking Constant
Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
