Development Associate II

WHO We Are:

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

We are seeking a Development, Policy, and Impact Development Associate II to join our Durham, NC Team!                                      

The Development, Policy and Impact (DPI) Associate II performs a key role in securing funding to support Self-Help’s community initiatives and programming. At the Associate II level, this position operates with an increased level of independence and is expected to serve a leading role in developing and executing strategies for meeting the fundraising goals of the DPI team. This work includes prospecting and developing relationships with potential funding sources, stewarding relationships with existing funders as well as writing proposals and budgets and preparing reports as needed for a range of funding opportunities while also serving as primary liaison to a select portfolio of major investors and Self-Help operational teams. Additionally, the DPI Associate II is accountable for maintaining accurate and current data in our proprietary CRM system and in supporting the broader data infrastructure used to convey the impact of Self-Help’s programs and initiatives.

WHAT You’ll Do:

• Serve as a key bridge between Self-Help and a broad and expanding network of public and private funders. Use prospect research and databases to identify potential new funding sources. Actively network with prospective and existing supporters that are particularly aligned with Self-Help’s mission, geographies, and programs to deepen relationships and identify potential opportunities for funding. Serve as primary liaison to a select portfolio of core funding partners to deepen relationships and ensure continued alignment in the reporting and reporting of our impact.
• Write, review, develop and submit proposals to secure funding from aligned and prospective supporters, serving as the proposal lead in most of these cases.
• Represent the organization at local, state and national meetings and conferences in order to promote the work of Self-Help and to better understand trends and opportunities within the broader funding community.
• Directly develop and maintain strong relationships with programmatic teams and key stakeholders throughout Self-Help to remain current on all existing and/or upcoming initiatives, particularly those that may be of interest to potential funders.
• Develop effective grant proposals and budgets based on the funding requirements and Self-Help’s existing and projected activities. Will often require effective liaison work with the potential funder as well as programmatic and DPI leaders on the Self-Help side to ensure the proposed activity meets the needs of and makes sense to both parties.
• Assist in writing periodic reports to comply with requirements on existing grants. Serve as principal point of contact between Self-Help and a selected portfolio of grant funders.
  • Liaise with programmatic teams and DPI/Compliance colleagues to ensure that we are on track in meeting grant deliverables and help to elevate concerns when additional attention is needed.
  • Review, tabulate and analyze performance-related program data; and compile information to produce descriptive and data-based reports for funders and investors.
  • Develop data and reports as needed for funding proposals.
  • Maintain accurate and current funder information within Salesforce CRM.
  • Contribute to a wide range of team-related activities including support for DPI policy work, strategic communications, special event planning, and other miscellaneous tasks.
  • May direct the activities of more junior staff, mentor and participate in the development of staff.
  • Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary. Support the overall data infrastructure of the team by gaining mastery over the principal systems used to track and analyze data across all of our programs and initiatives.

WHAT You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in writing grant proposals and securing grants.
• Strong commitment to racial equity and our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to utilize all forms of social media as well as working knowledge and experience with Salesforce, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• SQL query and report writing experience or interest a plus.
• Understanding of databases from an information-user perspective and appreciation for the role data plays in telling the story of our impact.
• Self-starter able to initiate and coordinate numerous activities with a minimum of supervision and ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills. Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Keen attention to detail; strong organizational skills and ability to effectively plan and prioritize work independently and to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to form and maintain strong and trusting relationships, and exercise discretion, with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work in collaboration across various team and departmental lines and to seek and incorporate feedback form multiple stakeholders while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to effectively respond to questions and present information individually as well in in front of groups.
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed.

If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! "Click the “apply now” button to apply!"

Compensation: 

Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.