Job Announcement - JustFaith Ministries Part-time Grant Coordinator and Writer rss feed
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JustFaith Ministries is expanding its staff and invites applications for a position on its development staff.
The person in this position will be responsible for all aspects of foundation and corporate fundraising, including researching funding opportunities, writing funding proposals, and submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects.
JustFaith Ministries’ staff members form a highly collaborative work community that stresses relationships, prayer, integrity, creativity and a prophetic spirituality. Applicants outside Louisville, Kentucky should be prepared to relocate.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Employment can begin immediately.
Compensation:
JustFaith Ministries strives to provide just compensation to all of its employees. Starting salary for this position is commensurate with experience and education. JustFaith provides a range of benefits, including healthcare, pension, disability, vacation, and paid time off for holidays, sickness, continuing education, and personal retreats.
Reporting Relationship:
Responsible to assigned accountability team and collaborates with the development staff; reports to Executive Director
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for all aspects of foundation and corporate fundraising, including researching funding opportunities, writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects, and submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects.
Major Responsibilities:
· Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources
· Research foundations and corporations and evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants
· Work with program, administration and development staff to gather information necessary for grant proposals and reports
· Draft grant proposals and reports, obtaining input from program, administration and development staff as needed
· Comply with all foundation and corporate grant reporting requirements
· Demonstrate stewardship to foundation and corporate donors by providing regular written updates (letters, newsletters, etc.
· Gain and maintain a complete understanding of JustFaith Ministries’ history and programs.
· Arrange meetings for Executive Director and other key staff with foundation officers and other prospects, and arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, foundation trustees)
· Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
· Track statistics relevant to development and provide written materials necessary for donor stewardship, as needed.
· Provide regular reports to Executive Director and development staff regarding research progress, proposal development, proposal results and the like.
· Provide development input for JustFaith Ministries’ materials (case for funding, printed and online newsletters, etc.), as needed.
· Work closely with the development staff and assist with other fundraising projects as requested.
· Work with committees of the JustFaith Ministries’ Board of Directors as assigned.
· Maintain efficient personal office and administrative systems, including filing correspondence, and expenses.
· Seek and participate in strategic opportunities for professional development and spiritual growth.
· Participate in staff meetings and activities, board and committee meetings and other JustFaith Ministries activities as needed and requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
· Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
· Strong editing skills
· Attention to detail
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Knowledge of fundraising information sources
· Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors
· Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
· Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research
· Strong collaboration skills and experience working in team environments
Qualifications:
· Minimum of two years experience with grant writing
· Previous experience with non-profit fundraising
· Experience working in deadline-driven environments
· Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
· Able to monitor and meet revenue goals
Staff members are expected to demonstrate strong initiative, leadership, creativity and generativity in all areas of responsibility.
To Apply:
Please email a letter of application and a résumé to info@justfaith.org.
Or mail these materials to: Attn: Search Committee, JustFaith Ministries, PO Box 221348, Louisville, KY 40252
