Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS) is seeking a multi-faceted funds development professional to support our funds development and communications work. The Grant Associate will be an integral member of the team and will be responsible for preparing a variety of funding proposals, presentations, and reports to foundations, corporations, and government sources.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Writing (80-90%)
Write, develops, leads, and implements the preparation of funding proposals to government, foundation, and corporate sources.
Develops, implements, and tracks plans to identify, establish contact, solicit involvement and maintain communication with government, foundation, and corporate sources in the Bay Area.
Provides support to Sr. Grant Associate and Development Manager, contract compliance, grant reporting and stewardship.
Participates in donor solicitation activities including presentations and events.
Manages efforts and tracking systems for the cultivation and solicitation of government, foundation, and corporate funding sources.
Works with programs to share stories (written) to use for donor communications. General (10-20%)
Supports the planning and implementation of agency-wide programs, events, training, and outreach efforts.
Actively participates in agency-wide programs and is available for work during November/December giving season.
Acts as a “mandated reporter” by maintaining strict adherence to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law.
