Development & Grants Coordinator

Program Description

Title: Development and Grants Coordinator

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Primary function:

The Development Coordinator will be responsible for finding, receiving and obtaining Club or consumer needed items, funds to support the Club, and long-range planning dollars. Will also maintain a strong presents in the community through networking and stewardship.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by promoting and stimulating program participation; registering new members, and participate in their Club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Will assist in developing a fundraising plan annually that correlates with the Clubs strategic plan and annual budget. The plan will include, but not be limited to: grants, special event fundraising, deferred gifts, and needed items.
• Work toward finding funding sources that meet the needs of the club and serving our youth members.
• Responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all applications, interim and final reports that Development Coordinator is responsible for.
• Enhance the visibility of the Club in the community and seek to strengthen relationships with potential donors.
• Will participate in public relations, public education and general public about the Club and the children we serve.
• Promote and market the Club in a professional manner. Provide a better understanding of issues confronting the Club to various groups, meetings and conferences.
• Responsible for communicating with Club management on needed items.
• Prepare periodic activity reports related to development as requested.
• Oversees the billing or collection of funds from sponsors, pledges etc.
• Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fundraising, and education of the public, including press releases.
• Ensure the development and distribution of marketing documents. Responsibilities include the planning and implementation of:
• Will assist with the up-keep and reporting in Donor Data Base.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with our donors/partners.
• Work as team member interdependently and facilitate other staff to do the same.
• Follow operational policies and procedures developed by the club. (Emergencies-Severe weather, Fire, Health and Safety, Nutrition, staff training guidelines)
• Participate in all mandatory training and meetings of the club.
• Participate in special programs and or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.
• Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish Club goals. This could be under unusual or emergency circumstances.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Dependable and self-motivated
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible in all areas
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Marketing knowledge including PSA development
• Ability to work in social media outlets, and flyer software
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Qualifications
• Prefer one year experience working in development field. Expereince writing and reporting on grants. Must have a valid driver’s license, and proof of current auto insurance.

Physical requirements/work environment:

As a routine part of this position staff must be able to bend, twist, stoop and kneel to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventor of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Joplin, MO 64801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person