Development & Grants Manager
Development & Grants Manager
We're hiring! Help drive our mission forward by supporting the development and grants efforts at JA of North Central Ohio. This role is essential to expanding our impact.
Primary Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities: Development/Individual Giving
- Work closely with the development team to align individual giving strategies with overall fundraising goals.
- Develop and execute individual giving strategies to attract and retain donors.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential individual donors.
- Manage a portfolio of individual donors, ensuring regular communication and engagement.
- Plan and execute donor events and initiatives to enhance donor experience and engagement.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create compelling fundraising materials and campaigns.
- Analyze donor data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare and present regular reports on individual giving progress and results.
- Implement best practices in donor stewardship to ensure a positive donor experience.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in individual giving.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards in fundraising.
- Assist with other development tasks as assigned.
Key Responsibilities: Manage Grant Process
- Collaborate with others on the development team to align grant writing strategies with the overall fundraising goals.
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies within the 16 counties we serve.
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals, as assigned, that align with the organization’s mission and objectives.
- Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of all proposals.
- Maintain well organized grant files utilizing JA’s CRM and other required tracking systems.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather information and data required for grant proposals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with grant-making organizations and funders.
- Track and report on the status of submitted grants and follow up as necessary.
- Prepare budgets and financial reports to accompany grant proposals.
- Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and regulations.
- Provide regular updates on grant activity to senior management and board members.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in grant writing.
- Assist in the development of annual fundraising plans and strategies.
Qualifications (required)
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2 or more years of grant writing experience
- 2 or more years of non-profit fundraising experience
- Experience in one or more of the following: sales, development, event management, and marketing
- Competitive and results-driven
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to work with a variety of constituents, including C-Suite executives, corporate sponsors, special event committee members, vendors, volunteers and participants
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute strategy to achieve desired results
- Excellent organization, presentation and written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast paced frequently changing environment
Application Process
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