Thursday, February 2, 2012

Development Associate, Foundation Relations, Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 2/2/12

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, FOUNDATION RELATIONS – FT

WC&S seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional writing and organization skills.  Responsibilities include all aspects of government and foundation prospecting, solicitation and grant reporting.  Must have Act 33/34 clearances.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE-Foundation Relations
(40 Hours)

GENERAL SUMMARY: Supports the organization’s Mission, Guiding Principles and Values and Women’s Center Business System (WCBS), along with sensitivity of cultural and workplace harmony.

SUMMARY:  Develops strategy, researches, writes and submits government and foundation funding proposals and reports.  Ensures compliance with funder contracts and IRS regulations.

REPORTS TO: Development Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a strategy to identify and solicit potential local and national funding sources to meet the financial needs of Women’s Center & Shelter.
• Interviews foundation program staff to determine submission strategy.
• Cultivates meaningful relationships with foundation staff and/or trustees
• Responsible for all aspects of the grant application processes including: developing timelines; communicating with internal key staff and external partners; researching and securing necessary information from internal and external partners; completing forms; gathering and numbering attachments; compiling all grant information in desired order and format; overseeing copying and mailing of completed proposals.
• Oversees projects and supervises interns and volunteers as necessary.
• Pursues donation of in-kind gifts for agency use
• Represents WC&S to the public
• Prepares and sends acknowledgements of grant support received.
• Writes interim and final reports to foundations for general operating grants and all other foundation-supported grants
• Develops and maintains current list of grants submitted (including listing of purpose, amount and response dates)
• Maintains grant-related files
• Assures that JARS is utilized in all departmental activities
• Meets regularly with Development Director to review, receive and prioritize tasks, issues/problems of the Development department
• Helps with communications, special events and public relations, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by you supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Effective strong oral and written communications skills
• 1-3 years development/fundraising experience
• Possesses working knowledge or ability to learn Raiser’s Edge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Windows, Outlook, Word and Powerpoint
• Ability to Work independently and as a team member
• Sensitive to domestic violence and cultural diversity issues
• Act 33 and 34 clearances

Salary Range E  $28,410 – 42,616

Exempt Status

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

TO APPLY: 

Email resume and salary requirements by 2/15/12 to nicholasb@wcspittsburgh.org. EOE

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