Development Coordinator/Grant Writer

General Objective - The Grant Writer/Development Coordinator researches, manages, and writes grants that support the programs of Youth Homes and supports the Development Director in developing and implementing efforts to raise revenue through donations, events, and planned gifts that enhance and serve the programs, services and the mission of the Youth Homes.

Nature and Scope of the Position

• This position reports directly to the Development Director of Youth Homes.
• This position compiles, writes and edits grant applications.
• This position works to organize and implement development efforts for Youth Homes.
• This position works to clearly articulate the needs of the children in our care and the organization in writing, social media, website and all development materials.
• The position insures quality information about donors through our donor database.
• The position assists in timely thanking persons, businesses and others who support Youth Homes.

Example of Tasks:

Grant management

• Compiles, writes, and edits all grant applications in accordance with each grant making organization's preferences
• Completes all required reporting and tracking to meet funding requirements
• Gathers information from appropriate program staff for each project to build a viable case for funding.
• Acquires and maintains working knowledge of Youth Homes in order to better comprehend all projects and programs for which funding is being sought.
• Works with staff for evaluation and measurement functions associated with grant writing projects.

Manage corporate donor database

• Maintain records of gifts, grants and donors.
• Make lists and reports.
• Coordinate efforts related to data and reporting.
• Generate thank you letters through donor database.

Implement plans for general promotion of Youth Homes

• Assist in designs of development efforts under direction of the Development Director.
• Coordinate and implement plans for development-related events such as the Annual Fundraiser.
• Implement plans for Youth Homes Run 4 Kids Team.
• Implement plans for Christmas gifts for youth and end of year giving.
• Implement plans for Back to School events.
• Follow up on requests for Youth Homes' involvement in various community and special events.

Assist with effective communications

• Assist with general correspondence for marketing and public relations.
• Coordinate timely written thank you and receipt to donors, grantors, donors and benefactors within 14 calendar days with personal thanks for major donations.
• Send billing or reminders for pledges.
• Coordinate non-profit status mailings, appeals, newsletters, etc.
• Maintain mailing lists including but not limited to:
  • General corporate mailing list
  • Donor list
• Other duties and tasks as assigned through supervisor.

In -Kind Donations

• Identify needs and communicate those needs to community.
• Maintain list of needs on website and update as needed.
• Organize, collect and distribute in-kind donations.
• Track and send thank you for all in-kind donations.

Coordinate volunteers as needed

• Recruit volunteers as needed for specific tasks.
• Coordinate work with service clubs.

Responsibilities:

• To work as part of a local and corporate team.
• To operate within the philosophical and administrative guidelines of the Youth Homes Corporation.
• To understand and follow all applicable Corporate Policy, Requirements, State and Federal Laws and generally accepted professional, ethical development practice.
• To always consider the best interests of the children in the care of Youth Homes.
• To give others respect and consideration in dealings with them.
• To use the best possible judgment and the most available information and input in making decisions.
• To seek guidance necessary for prudent action.

Requirements:

• Solid moral character.
• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications or a related field is preferred.
• Prefer 2 years experience in grant writing
• Experience in fundraising and/or organizing.
• Experience with non-profits and youth services is preferred.
• Work related to communications and databases with computers.
• Comfortable and competent in working with technology
• Excellent written communication and research skills
• Ability to understand the needs of both the agency in need of funding and the organization that is offering the grant money
• Great organizational skills
• Being able to understand and execute complex instructions
• Outstanding computer skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds when appropriate and climb stairs as needed.

Knowledge of

• Proficient computer skills in word processing, formatting, spreadsheets, databases and reporting.
• Prefer experience in donor management software
• Grant writing.
• Communications, both written and oral.
• Organizing projects and information.
• Human services and youth services in particular.
• Non-profit development best practices.
• Services provided by Youth Homes

Wage and Benefits

• Salary is DOE
• Position is fulltime.
• Employer funded leave.
• Annual and Bonus leave.
• Exceptional leave.
• Educational leave.
• Employer contributions to:
  • Individual and dependent covered health insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance for the employee.
  • 401(k) eligible after 12 months
  • Available benefits to eligible employees.
  • Health Savings Account.
• Available access for employee funded:
  • Dental insurance coverage.
  • Vision insurance coverage

Salary : $36,000 - $46,000