*This position is currently available as a remote internship due to COVID-19.
Key Responsibilities
- Write institutional grants and coordinate all aspects of proposal development
- Develop compelling proposal narratives that meet funder guidelines and clearly communicate concepts
- Conduct research on existing and prospective funders to build the capacity of Kirstin’s Haven, Inc. programs
- Expand portfolio of grants to secure additional resources, both restricted and unrestricted
- Track all proposals
- Identify and incorporate compelling research and data into proposals to support requests for funding
- Work with leadership and program staff to determine needs for grant funding
- Effectively manage ambiguity and respond to changing resource development needs
- Develop and manage relationships with existing and new funders
- Correspond with foundation and corporate program officers for clarification on proposal guidelines, site visits, and follow-up communication as needed
- Plan and coordinate site visits
- Assist with budget preparation as needed
- Assist with other writing projects as needed
Fund Development
- Develop, grow and manage a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
Strategic Planning and Fund Management
- Create, implement and evaluate a diversified annual development plan with clearly defined goals, objectives, timelines and tactics.
- Research and identify grants and funding prospects, including grants from corporate, government and foundation sources.
- Prepare grant proposals and reports.
- Provide progress reports to the Executive team (includes quarterly revenue metrics and evaluations of processes related to fundraising).
Donor Cultivation/Management & Prospect Management
- Create, plan and manage all fundraising campaigns.
- Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications and raise funds.
- Oversee fundraising tracking system and constituent database
Marketing and Communications
- Sustain and oversee online communication (e-mails, social media posts, etc.) and calendar for development related activities.
Compensation
· Negotiable based on experience
Qualifications
· 5 years+ in increasingly responsible fundraising and leadership roles
· Demonstrated grant writer
· Familiarity with current best practice fundraising strategies
· Superb communication skills, both written and verbal; delivered with empathy and finesse
· Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
· Added Value
· Knowledge of IRS regulations and policies and procedures related to non-profit fundraising
· Knowledge of foundations and government agencies that supports veteran and housing agencies
· Familiarity with the Prince George’s, Montgomery, Baltimore, Charles County (Maryland)
· A minimum of two years of non-profit grant writing experience required
- Skilled in proactive action, independent thinking, and problem-solving with a demonstrated initiative in meeting aggressive fundraising goals
- Strong collaborator and effective communicator who can manage complexity, build networks, be resilient, drive results, think strategically and instill trust in others
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and prospect research experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office, Internet, and e-mail); Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
