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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Lead Grants Coordinator with strong proposal writing skills to support the Indiana fundraising team.

This is an hourly/non-exempt position that will work in a hybrid capacity.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

This position will be responsible for written communication to donors including: grant proposals stewardship reports and informational updates as well as donor cultivation event support donor recognition activities and volunteer management.

This position will report to the Regional Chief Development Officer. Proposal or writing samples will be asked during the interview process.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD: (responsibilities)

• Work with colleagues to ensure the organization takes full advantage of programmatic funding opportunities. Conduct in-depth analysis and exploration in order to advise others regarding which foundations agencies or corporations would be suitable to approach for the organizations funding needs.
• Maintains grant proposals and reporting calendar. Personally responsible for researching and writing grant proposals and reports.
• Implement and create best practices on workplace giving for United Way and other foundations.
• Identify pursue cultivate and enhance relationships with foundations and government agencies in support of funding needs.
• Negotiate contracts with foundations and corporations seeking alternative sources of funding from community partnerships to increase revenue stream.
• Provide guidance and collaborate with Leaders to develop and execute the strategy to build grantor relationships streamline the grant process and increase support.
• Fulfills critical communications and stewardship functions during times of episodic the team as needed in implementing our Disaster Fundraising Action Plan.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Associates Degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. (The combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined)
• Good interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g. Raisers Edge ).
• Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction state and Red Cross system.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer applicable software and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Experience writing and managing the grant proposal process.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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