About the Department:

The Development & Marketing Department is responsible for fundraising, promoting JFCS and engaging with our community. Key functions include:

· Fundraising – securing funding from individual donors, businesses, public and private foundations, community organizations and others

· Public Relations – managing our public image and communicating our successes

· Digital Marketing – utilizing social media, email campaigns and our website to reach a wider audience

· Content Creation – developing engaging content that highlights our impact and the issues we address

· Community Outreach – connecting with others to foster partnership and support

Job Summary:

The Grant Specialist is a key member of the Development team, supporting the growth of JFCS by building and sustaining a robust and diverse grant program, developing and supporting relationships with corporate sponsors, and supporting volunteer activities for the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Grant Writing and Sponsorships

• Grant      identification, preparation, submission, and      reporting to meet revenue and program/mission goals
• Grant      deadline and calendar management
• Work with Development Manager to      identify larger grant opportunities and assist with proposal submission      and reporting as needed. 
• Responsible      for all county grants, including identification, preparation, submission,      and reporting
• Develop      new foundations and corporate donors, maintain existing donor      relationships, and solicit gifts for JFCS’ programs and services
• Lead      various aspects of JFCS’ annual fundraising efforts, including corporate sponsors      
• Assist      in planning and executing fundraising and stewardship events
• Research      and solicit corporate donations

· Prepare and submit all grant reports and documentation as required by each funder/grantor, including progress reports, final reports, financial reports tied to restricted funds, and any other documentation required.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management or similar field required; Experience in development with a human services agency preferred

· Budget and financial literacy

· A minimum of three years’ fundraising and donor relations experience with a proven track record of building and sustaining donor/funder relationships and meeting revenue goals

· Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting grant proposals, including cultivating relationships with foundations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

· Experience with planning and executing volunteers, fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events

· Ability to meet deadlines and achieve activity and revenue goals

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRMs, such as Donor Perfect and Constant Contact. 

· Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

· Commitment to cultural competency and working with diverse populations.

· Ability to attend a wide range of volunteer and networking events to promote the message of JFCS 

· Passion for JFCS’ mission and ability to inspire donors

Training Requirements:

• Completion      of all required agency-wide and program-specific training courses. 

Physical Requirements:

• Desk      work with computer usage for extended periods
• Occasional      irregular hours and capacity to work under pressure

· Must be able to travel to off-site meetings during and outside of typical business hours

· Full range of motion and corrected vision, hearing, and speech (or reasonable accommodations)