Development Specialist (Non-Profit Grant Writer)

About the Job

Development Specialist (Non-Profit Grant Writer)

Join Our Team as a Development Specialist!
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Development Specialist to lead our fundraising and communications initiatives for our non-profit organization! In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio including grants management, special events, communications, annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving strategies. Your work will be instrumental in advancing ACE’s mission by ensuring the sustainability and growth of resources that support our most vulnerable communities.

This position also includes collaboration with our AmeriCorps VISTA members, aligning their efforts with our development goals. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in nonprofit development and a passion for social impact, along with the ability to manage multiple complex projects with strategic insight and professionalism.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change while strengthening the foundation of an organization committed to community empowerment.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify opportunities and help to prepare grant applications for the continued development of ACE services
• Manages implementation and operation of supplemental grants for expansion of related programs.
• Maintain a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Collaborate on special events to generate funds.
• Develop effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, government, corporate, and foundation representatives, and others to nurture their rpartnership  with the organization.
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.
• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
• Prepares grant proposals/applications and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization; jointly presents proposals with the CEO and other leadership staff.
• Collaborate with leadership staff regularly to assess ACE’s financial needs to develop fundraising strategies.
• Develop and implement an annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving programs.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Operates as a reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; has a good work ethic; is able to work effectively with team members demonstrating creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to accept accountability and critical feedback. Is receptive to learning and responsive to supervision.
• Follows established procedures and is able to contribute to their improvement with a solution-oriented approach. Willing to take direction and learn from others
• General proficiency in navigating and using technology.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates cultural competence/cultural humility in community relations and service delivery
• Uses written, multimedia, and video storytelling software to create content for the organization
• Demonstrated project management experience with strong attention to detail and deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in a related field preferred.
• At least three years of experience in organizational development, grant writing preferred; related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
• Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
• Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check and a credit check

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $38.46/hr to $45.68 hr.  The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

Alliance for Community Empowerment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.