Director of Grants - GLAAD
The Director of Grants is responsible for assisting the Chief Development Officer in the expansion and diversification of grant opportunities from private and family foundations, including but not limited to corporations and institutional donors. The individual will work with the Chief Development Officer and the Senior Director of Programs to cultivate relationships with new and existing grant donors. The position works in a collaborative environment with the Development, Programs and Finance teams and is supported by the Corporate and Foundations Relations Associate.
With the support of the Chief Development Officer the Director of Grants will implement strategies to cultivate long-term, comprehensive relationships with all institutional grant-making organizations. The Director of Grants oversees all facets of the grant application process, which includes researching, editing and submitting grant proposals that are tracked via Raisers Edge. S/he will manage and grow a portfolio of corporate and foundation funders to ensure a diverse revenue stream for GLAAD. The individual is responsible for matching grant opportunities in accordance with GLAAD’s current programs and initiatives.
The Director of Grants will initiate and maintain communications with prospects and funders through in-person meetings, telephone exchanges and other methods of prospecting such as written correspondence via letters of inquiry, formal proposals and official visits to funders. The individual will work with staff members at all levels to ensure that application deadlines are met, proposals are of the highest quality and that grantors expectations are met. In conjunction with the Corporate and Foundations Relations Associate, the Director of Grants will meet with Programs staff to gather programmatic information to support grant application and also with the Finance team to assist in developing budgets which capture direct and in-direct costs associated with the grant.
The ideal candidate must have strong understanding of process improvement systems and change management, excellent interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.
Duties and Standards:
Technical Competencies:
Assists in identifying and developing new funding strategies and matches grant opportunities to strengthen GLAAD’s programmatic endeavors, increase the endowment and operational support and expand GLAAD’s presence in major cities across the nation.
Works with the Development and Programs staff to tie grant opportunities with capital and program needs of the Center.
Identify and research public and private funding sources including corporations, private foundations.
Partner with the Programs team to extrapolate information to support proposal development.
Understands and observes funding requirements and guidelines and track the deadlines of potential funding sources.
Assists the Programs team in preparing and submitting programmatic reports as required to funding organizations.
Works in partnership with the Chief Development Officer to foster relationships with private funders to advance grant opportunities.
Maintains regular communication with contacts in the private funding arena through collateral materials developed by the Programs and Public Relations team.
General Responsibilities of the Position:
Identify grants opportunities in conjunction with the Development and Programs Teams.
Develop grant proposals, in close cooperation with Program, Operations and Finance colleagues.
Liaise and maintaining good relations with the representative offices of major donors and with national organization grants and program colleagues.
Responsible for full compliance with requirements and conditions in grant agreements and contracts, in close cooperation with colleagues in the Programs and Finance divisions.
With the support of the Programs and Finance teams, ensure accurate, transparent and timely financial and narrative reporting to donors.
Utilize Raisers Edge to maintain tracking systems, which includes processes, documentation, and data for effective grants management and tracking.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Interest and passion for LGBT issues. Demonstrated mastery of writing skills. 3 to 5 years of successful experience in the research, writing and securing of grants in the non-profit sector.
Preferred minimum of three to five years experience in supervision, administration, or management of grant process and related philanthropic duties. Knowledge of or willingness to be trained using Raised Edge.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include: 403(b) retirement plan; escalating vacation beginning with three weeks+; Paid sick, personal days and holidays; and organization paid health benefits for employees including medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, flexible work arrangements, employee assistance program and life and long-term disability insurance.
Other Notes
• Applications MUST include resume, cover letter & salary requirements to be considered.
• GLAAD does not have the ability at this time to provide sponsorship for this position.
• GLAAD does not have the ability to provide relocation benefits to candidates.
• GLAAD is a business casual dress environment.
• Candidates MUST be able to pass both financial and criminal background check.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Contact
Human Resources (no phone calls, please)
Email: jobs@glaad.org
• Applications MUST include resume, cover letter & salary requirements to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
GLAAD is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, placement, promotion, layoff, termination, transfer, leaves of absence and compensation; relationships with outside vendors and customers; use of contractors and consultants; and in dealing with the general public.
· Location: Mid-Wilshire / Miracle Mile
· Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include: 403(b) retirement plan; escalating vacation beginning with three weeks+; Paid sick, personal days and holidays; and organization paid health benefits for employees including medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, flexible work arrangements, employee assistance program and life and long-term disability insurance.
· This is at a non-profit organization.
· Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
· Please, no phone calls about this job!
· Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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Showing posts with label Writing Opps. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Writing Opps
So.
Are you interested in writing about how to diagnose ABS pump brakes? Or about the history of orchards in Colorado? Do you want a few credits to your name? Make $7.50 or $15.00 per article?
Then, I have a job for you, my friend.
Demand Studios is looking for writers to pen articles with random information. I've done it and it's cool. And they pay twice a week. And there's no pressure to do it every week. Just when you want to. Which is cool, too.
Oh. Another thing. Come closer... closer... So, yeah. I'm happy at my job right now. City of Hope? Yeah, they're cool people and what have you, but I heard you weren't happy with your place. It's cool, it's cool, I get it.
I know a guy. Yeah, cyber-ly. And he sends out these listings of jobs -- some are writing, all are non-profit cuz you know, that's how I roll. Yeah, so here's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna post the writing-related ones cuz you're special to me. Nah - no problem, no charge. Just, you know, remember me when you get all hired and stuff. Again, I'm just posting. Here's one to get you started:
BEAUTY BUS FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Beauty Bus Foundation
The Beauty Bus Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for chronically or terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by bringing beauty into their lives.
Beauty Bus provides in-home beauty and grooming treatments, free of charge, to men, women and children whose illness or condition prevents them from accessing a salon or spa.
Beauty Bus strives to empower our clients, help them maintain dignity and give them respite during difficult times.
Development and Program Associate
The Development and Program Associate must be a compassionate visionary and must embrace the challenge of working in a new non-profit organization. The Development and Program Associate will be responsible for coordination of development and program duties at Beauty Bus Foundation.
Primary Duties:
o Support development efforts, including grant writing, donor outreach, event coordination and related administrative tasks
o Coordinate public relations and outreach activities, including website, social media and newsletters
o Support Client and Volunteer coordination and outreach
Additional Duties:
Development
o Research Grant opportunities, draft grant proposals, submit grant reports and track grant information
o Coordinate donor contact, including letters
o Assist Founders and Program Manager with donor outreach, follow-up and implementation of donation programs
o Coordinate and assist with fundraising events
o Data entry of donation information and management of donor information via databases
Public Relations
o Draft and distribute newsletter
o Assist in Beauty Bus Foundation marketing communications, including materials development (e.g., brochures) , web marketing (Facebook, Twitter and Beauty Bus Blog) and website management/updates
Program
o Schedule client visits, including follow-up and attending client visits as needed
o Update volunteer and client information and keep contacts up to date
o Coordinate volunteer Salon/spa outreach and continuing education for volunteers
o Coordinate volunteer recognition event
o Assist Program Manager with volunteer coordination
o Assist with special events such as caregiver retreats, as appropriate
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
o Passion for Beauty Bus work and mission
o BA/BS required – Graduate Degree Preferred
o Prior experience in non-profits and fundraising
o Experience as a volunteer and preferably supervising volunteers
o 2 years of relevant work experience
o Strong interpersonal skills
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
o Ability to satisfy deadlines with a high level of initiative, accuracy and attention to detail
o Ability to maintain accurate records and create reports as needed
o Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Quickbooks, ACT
o Knowledge of social networking and marketing tools, including Facebook and Twitter
o Ability to work some evenings and weekends, when needed, for relevant events
Development and Program Associate reports daily to Program Manager and ultimately to Beauty Bus Founders.
Full-time position. Salary range $30,000 - $35,000 dependent on experience. Health care plan.
Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and references via mail, email or fax:
Beauty Bus Foundation
11301 W. Olympic Blvd #303
Los Angeles, California 90064
Phone: 310-287-1272
FAX: 310-287-1271
Email: beauty@beautybus.org
Are you interested in writing about how to diagnose ABS pump brakes? Or about the history of orchards in Colorado? Do you want a few credits to your name? Make $7.50 or $15.00 per article?
Then, I have a job for you, my friend.
Demand Studios is looking for writers to pen articles with random information. I've done it and it's cool. And they pay twice a week. And there's no pressure to do it every week. Just when you want to. Which is cool, too.
Oh. Another thing. Come closer... closer... So, yeah. I'm happy at my job right now. City of Hope? Yeah, they're cool people and what have you, but I heard you weren't happy with your place. It's cool, it's cool, I get it.
I know a guy. Yeah, cyber-ly. And he sends out these listings of jobs -- some are writing, all are non-profit cuz you know, that's how I roll. Yeah, so here's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna post the writing-related ones cuz you're special to me. Nah - no problem, no charge. Just, you know, remember me when you get all hired and stuff. Again, I'm just posting. Here's one to get you started:
BEAUTY BUS FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Beauty Bus Foundation
The Beauty Bus Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for chronically or terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by bringing beauty into their lives.
Beauty Bus provides in-home beauty and grooming treatments, free of charge, to men, women and children whose illness or condition prevents them from accessing a salon or spa.
Beauty Bus strives to empower our clients, help them maintain dignity and give them respite during difficult times.
Development and Program Associate
The Development and Program Associate must be a compassionate visionary and must embrace the challenge of working in a new non-profit organization. The Development and Program Associate will be responsible for coordination of development and program duties at Beauty Bus Foundation.
Primary Duties:
o Support development efforts, including grant writing, donor outreach, event coordination and related administrative tasks
o Coordinate public relations and outreach activities, including website, social media and newsletters
o Support Client and Volunteer coordination and outreach
Additional Duties:
Development
o Research Grant opportunities, draft grant proposals, submit grant reports and track grant information
o Coordinate donor contact, including letters
o Assist Founders and Program Manager with donor outreach, follow-up and implementation of donation programs
o Coordinate and assist with fundraising events
o Data entry of donation information and management of donor information via databases
Public Relations
o Draft and distribute newsletter
o Assist in Beauty Bus Foundation marketing communications, including materials development (e.g., brochures) , web marketing (Facebook, Twitter and Beauty Bus Blog) and website management/updates
Program
o Schedule client visits, including follow-up and attending client visits as needed
o Update volunteer and client information and keep contacts up to date
o Coordinate volunteer Salon/spa outreach and continuing education for volunteers
o Coordinate volunteer recognition event
o Assist Program Manager with volunteer coordination
o Assist with special events such as caregiver retreats, as appropriate
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
o Passion for Beauty Bus work and mission
o BA/BS required – Graduate Degree Preferred
o Prior experience in non-profits and fundraising
o Experience as a volunteer and preferably supervising volunteers
o 2 years of relevant work experience
o Strong interpersonal skills
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
o Ability to satisfy deadlines with a high level of initiative, accuracy and attention to detail
o Ability to maintain accurate records and create reports as needed
o Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Quickbooks, ACT
o Knowledge of social networking and marketing tools, including Facebook and Twitter
o Ability to work some evenings and weekends, when needed, for relevant events
Development and Program Associate reports daily to Program Manager and ultimately to Beauty Bus Founders.
Full-time position. Salary range $30,000 - $35,000 dependent on experience. Health care plan.
Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and references via mail, email or fax:
Beauty Bus Foundation
11301 W. Olympic Blvd #303
Los Angeles, California 90064
Phone: 310-287-1272
FAX: 310-287-1271
Email: beauty@beautybus.org
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