Development and Community Outreach Coordinator

Job Summary:

The responsibilities of the Development and Community Outreach Coordinator includes Development and Community Outreach as outlined below.

Essential Duties:

Development Coordination

• Research new grant opportunities to support current and future Jenna’s Promise initiatives and needs, and cultivate new donors and relationships with foundations, high net worth individuals, and corporations
• Present proposals for future grants/funding to Executive Director
• Ensure all donors receive thank you letters
• Enter all donations into Network for Good
• Assist with the annual appeal process
• FEMA – Work with state and federal partners on natural disaster reimbursements
• Explore and apply for tax credit grants
• Work with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to understand vision and goals for Jenna’s Promise, and report regularly on activities to Executive Director
• Manage grant deliverables for grants specifically assigned to the development coordinator
• Manage and assist with maintenance of the master grant list
• Research and apply for town appropriations
• Explore sustaining fundraising and grant opportunities such as endowments and bequests
• Engage in professional development opportunities and share/present information obtained to appropriate team members
• Provide detailed monthly reports to the executive team and board on activities, including recent and current projects, prospects and opportunities
• Coordinate and engage in regular strategy meetings with the development team
• Understand departmental budgets to determine grant needs and appropriate funding sources
• Work with appropriate town, state, or federal partners around permitting and compliance needs as required by grants in collaboration with members of the executive team

Community Outreach

• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities.
• Schedule regular outreach exhibitions in the community and provide feedback on community responsibility.
• Assist with developing partnerships to bring in more support groups.
• Assist in the preparation of an annual budget for community outreach activities.
• Assist Executive Director and Leadership Team to nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners.
• Effectively recruit and screen volunteers
• Assist in the organization and running of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in the cultivation and development of proposals.
• Track and report performance.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in social work, communications, marketing, business or related fields. Preferred experience of 2 to 5 years in donor relations and grants management, conducting outreach, community engagement, case management and non-profit fund development. Outstanding written communication

Work/Physical Requirements:

• This position will require work in an office setting primarily, where customer service and organization skills will be a necessity. This individual may spend several hours in front of a computer, and they may be interrupted by employees, emails, and phone calls throughout their workday.

· There may be potential for some remote work accommodation periodically.

· Ability to lift to 25 pounds, twist, squat, bend and perform repetitive keyboard activities.

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Notes:

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Jenna's Promise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Johnson, VT 05656 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson, VT 05656: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000