Developer And Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Position Title: Development and Engagement Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

Classification: Non-exempt 20-24 hours a week

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Who We Are:
Girls on the Run is a fun, evidence-based after-school programs that inspire all girls (3rd through 5th grade) to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.

Why Work for Girls on the Run?
This is an opportunity to work with mission driven, passionate co-workers. We are a stable non-profit organization that has serviced the community for 25 years. Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work! We offer:

• An organizational culture where everyone matters and promotes trust and collaboration.
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress.
• Competitive pay, paid holidays, and personal days.
• A record of strong financial performance and history of being actively. involved in local communities.
• Hybrid work schedule option.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What You Will Do:
Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a talented, self-directed strategic Development and
Engagement specialist who manages grants, online giving, and donor database for the organization and leads major gifts fundraising efforts with the support of the Leadership Team. This person in this role is also charged with identifying and securing major funding sources, managing foundation relationships, and supporting donor development activities, including annual giving campaign. This job is suited for someone that is passionate about people, results, enjoys analyzing data for performance strategy, follows current trends, and cultivates constituents for strategic alignment and Engagement.

Duties and responsibilities: Job descriptions do not typically include every duty or responsibility that a person in the role may be asked to perform. The following is a thoughtful list based on needs.

Grants and Foundations: Identify and manage grant opportunities including creating and nurturing foundation relationships. Researches and writes grant submissions and manages the grant reporting process across the organization.

Local, Regional and Government Funding: Identify and pursue opportunities to secure funding from governmental sources to support and further the mission of Girls on Run Greater Kalamazoo.

Online Giving: Manage and grow online giving platform to diversify donor base and individual giving.

Organizational Partners: Develop relationships with organizational partnerships to develop joint proposals and share expertise to assist in securing grants and sponsorships.

Other: Develop and manage budget for all programmatic activities, partnerships, and sponsorships.
Attend networking events and develop/execute direct/email campaign (s).

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, communications, or journalism
• Experience with Proposal Central software a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Program budget preparation and management.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively promote programs.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse set of people, including staff, partners, clients, and board members.
• Ability to effectively project manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce and other organizational software systems.
• Proficiency in gathering, interpreting and analyzing diverse data.

Work Environment

• Collaborative space.
• Ability to work remotely one day a week after successfully completing 90 days on-boarding.
• Friendly environment customized for your needs.
• Flexible hours/schedule.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 10 - 20 pounds if needed for special events.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to be on the phone for long periods of time.

AAP/EEO Statement
Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo provides equal employment opportunity to all employees, partners/suppliers, contractors, and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Compensation and Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm (6-hour shifts). $20-23/hr.

Application Process: Interested candidates must submit a resume electronically to careers@girlsontherunkazoo.org. A cover letter is highly recommended but optional.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kalamazoo, MI 49001