Essential Duties
- Supports Lead Associate, Grants to develop foundation and corporate fundraising plans and projections to meet and grow current annual target fundraising goals for foundation and corporate grants.
- Must have strong research and writing skills with ability to seek out and evaluate new funding prospect opportunities and draft letters of inquiry, and grant applications.
- Must maintain proficient knowledge of the organization's history, mission and programs in need of funding and able to persuasively communicate Five Acres' needs.
- May be assigned special projects or initiatives as needed.
- Supports data needs for reports on progress status of proposals and grants received and drafts grant reports, as assigned.
- Participates in funder site visits as needed.
- Maintains agency's profile on GuideStar/Candid profile.
- Incorporates agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
- Receives feedback with commitment to on-going refinement and professional growth.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding children, families and operations of the Agency.
- Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:
- Bachelor's Degree Required.
- Critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Strong proficiency in operating computer including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook email).
- Experience and skill with writing and editing for research, including grant applications, IRB applications, and manuscripts for peer reviewed publications.
- Ability to handle sensitive materials and confidential information with discretion and tact.
- Ability and willingness to take initiatives, be proactive, as well as to follow directions. Skill in organizing people, information and material in a systematic manner.
- Ability to communicate professionally and succinctly one-to-one or on a group basis for the purpose of disseminating information to the public and explaining procedures.
- Flexibility to respond effectively to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
- Must be conscientious in attention to detail. Experience in performing systematic reviews and search engines
- Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
Compensation Range: $27.45/hr - $42.55/hr
Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!