Grant Specialist-Part Time

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors 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)