What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development & Grants position at Diocese of Baton Rouge?
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, one of the Baton Rouge area's largest integrated social service providers is seeking an innovative, proven leader as Director of Development & Grants. This position develops and executes strategies that result in securing financial and community resources that enhance the agency's ability to grow and sustain its programs and services. The Director oversees those activities that support fund raising, volunteer recruitment, community engagement and awareness. The director develops and sustains relationships with donors and grant-making organizations and coordinates the submission and administration of grants. This position also develops communication strategies and coordinates activities that increase awareness of the agency as a trusted leader in serving vulnerable populations of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. This position requires maintaining external relationships and representing the agency to the public, as such it requires a polished business-like demeanor and professional appearance, which excludes unnatural hair color, conspicuous body art and facial piercings.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three or more years of experience in non-profit fund raising, donor management, and grant research / writing.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate program data and outcomes into compelling stories.
- Completion of background checks such as driving record, criminal record, and sex offense registry, state and local police records, or national sources such as FBI and E-Verify as required by funding agencies or determined necessary by Catholic Charities and results must be satisfactory to CCDBR, its representatives, employees, or agents as an essential requirement of employment.
- Valid Driver's license and current proof of insurance required.
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Job Type : Full Time Employee (Exempt)
Qualified applicants interested in this position should submit their resume with a cover letter.
Catholic Charities is a mission-based organization and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider it a privilege to serve people of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds. Our leadership is mission-driven, energetic, disciplined and self-motivated. We value diversity, service, compassion and accountability; we hold ourselves responsible for delivering outcomes that change people's lives.
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