Fund Development Specialist

For consideration, apply directly via our applicant portal at: https://insighthrm.applicantpool.com/jobs/1083307

Want to work with an awesome team, with great benefits including work/life balance and compensation you can actually live with? Opportunity Resource Fund might be the perfect place for you!

Opportunity Resource Fund seeks a dynamic, creative, and empathetic individual to fill this important role on our team. The Fund Development Specialist will cultivate, build, and nurture relationships for the betterment of the organization, so we can in turn, support the enhance the lives of others.

About Opportunity Resource Fund - https://oppfund.org/

Mission & Vision: Opportunity Resource Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing loans to create equitable, economic, and sustainable opportunities throughout Michigan - one person, one job, one home at a time. We envision homes providing shelter for generations of families; successful small businesses creating jobs; and vibrant community facilities.

Position Summary: The Fund Development Specialist supports Opportunity Resource Fund's mission by identifying and applying for appropriate funding sources for all types of funding. The Fund Development Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with all funding sources and will be responsible for ensuring grants are used as outlined and reporting requirements to funders and investors are met timely.

Compensation & Benefits: $25.00-$30.00 Full-time, Hourly, Nonexempt

Company-paid training, health insurance (including vision and dental), and 403(b) account. Work/life balance with paid time off and generous paid holiday schedule.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree or coursework in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related field is preferred. CFRE credential is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working in fundraising or similar role. Previous experience in public speaking, presentations, and networking is required.

Other Requirements: Demonstrates ability to build and foster relationships. Knowledge of the communities OppFund serves and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Demonstrates a high level of follow through, is detail oriented, thorough, inquisitive, confident, organized, and results driven. Technologically savvy with advanced computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PPT, Teams), database programs, Internet, and various cloud-based systems. Must have valid driver license and reliable transportation to travel to locations throughout the region. See full job description for additional position information.

Primary Work Location: Hybrid/Remote with onsite attendance in OppFund offices as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance: Opportunity Resource Fund provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, arrest record (and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law). Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Opportunity Resource Fund will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the business would result.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48912