Scion Nonprofit Staffing (www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com) has been engaged to conduct a search for a Grants and Foundations Officer for our nonprofit client, a prestigious nonprofit legal services provider in Berkeley, CA. This full-time contract position is slated to last for 3 months.
The ideal candidate is a good humored and extremely organized development professional with a keen eye for detail, trouble-shooting capabilities, excellent judgement, and a proactive attitude. Top-notch writing skills are a must!
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Grants and Foundations Officer plays a critical role in the fundraising operations of this socially conscious nonprofit.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
– Research new prospects for grants, foundations, corporate and governmental sources of support
– Manage the cultivation and solicitation of charitable contributions from foundations and government entities, including attending proposal workshops and in-person meetings
– Write and/or edit foundation and government grant proposals and applications, collaborating with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure compliance with guidelines
– Maintain a calendar and tracking system of grant deadlines
– Support the Development calendar of activities, including regular schedule of snail mail, email and social media communications to ongoing and potential supporters
– Work with the Development Team (Director of Development & Planning, Development Officer, Executive Director) and the Board of Directors as needed
– Additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
– Bachelor’s Degree; or combination of education and experience
– Commitment to the organization’s social justice mission
– Minimum of 1 year of experience in grant writing for nonprofits
– Donor database experience, a must. Prior database experience with DonorPerfect and Exceed strongly preferred
– Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
– Must have exceptionally strong written skills
– Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, be sensitive to detail and deadlines in a multitasking environment
– Candidate must be able to function in an environment with minimal supervision.
– Experience with public relations and media skills
– Ability to exercise diplomacy, professionalism, and tact in handling confidential and/or sensitive matters
COMPENSATION:
$25-$30/hour, depending on experience.
Your application is confidential, and we look forward to considering your qualifications! We will reach out to applicants who demonstrate potential match.
About our search firm:
Scion Staffing is an award winning staffing firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Over the past few years, our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment prowess has made us one of the top recruitment firms in California. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at www.scionstaffing.com, or in the 2010-2014 Business Times list of top staffing firms.
Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider committed to not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief. We are committed to the principals of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.
How to apply
Please send a detailed resume that discloses your development experience to katherine@scionstaffing.com, preferably attached as a document in Word format.