Summary

The Resource Development Specialist conducts grant research, maintains a funder database, assist in the preparation of grant applications and compliance activities to ensure sustainable resource development activity to advance NCDF’s community-based revitalization strategy in Allegheny County. The Resource Development Specialist must have experience in grant research and grant preparation and must have experience in grant/covenant compliance activities. The Resource Development Candidate must be a highly motivated professional with knowledge of the CDFI industry to assist in achieving our overall mission

Primary responsibilities include 1) researching grant opportunities compatible with NCDF's mission, values and programs; 2) supporting the NCDF Resource Development team by coordinating grant requests, coordinating information requests, writing/submitting grant proposals, and maintaining a grants calendar; 3 ) supporting grant compliance activities. This position reports to the Resource Development Officer.

Essential Duties

Research

• Proactively research and analyze grant opportunities compatible with NCDF’s mission, values, and programs.
• Track organizational and programmatic funding needs in order to develop, recommend, and implement a grant fundraising strategy, calendar for foundation, government, and corporate sources and to establish and maintain a grants funding database.
• Attend conferences, webinars and grant application informational/training sessions hosted by funders, as necessary.

Grant Preparation/Writing

• Draft, edit and submit high quality, compelling Letters of Interest (LOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), grant proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters.
• Develop and update a library of proposal content, reuse material, organizational overviews, capabilities and presentation documents.
• Write, edit, and translate NCDF’s work into user-friendly formats for funding proposals and investment communications.
• Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks, assignments, and deadlines; meet all deadlines; facilitate timely communications with leadership and staff; collect grant submission materials from other NCDF staff; obtain required approvals for submission.
• Manage full range of activities required to successfully submit grant applications, letters of interest, concept papers and other proposal narratives to private, philanthropic and government (federal, state and local) funders annually.

Compliance

• Assist in completing reports, such as narrative/financial reports, compliance reports, and other required reports as assigned.
• Maintain tracking/recordkeeping and documentation mechanism for all executed agreements and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with members of the team to ensure follow-up, timeliness on deployment and execution of agreements, and to resolve open issues relating to the monitoring of grants, deliverables, invoices, etc.

Communications

• Assist in managing contact lists for communications.
• Assist in promoting special events and fundraising events.
• Assist with social media activities as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain effective internal communications and relationships.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with knowledge of and proficiency in use of English grammar, punctuation and syntax.
• Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and file share systems, such as SharePoint.
• Proficiency with Adobe Professional and Contact Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as Salesforce.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a highly resourceful team player under pressure and within deadlines.
• Creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions and recommends best practices.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues through creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work creatively and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high work standards. Knowledge of the community development industry a plus.
• 2 years working experience in a similar position
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated success working effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• The position requires occasional work outside of regular office hours and on off-site locations.
• Commitment to NCDF’s Vision & Mission

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• grant writing and fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15214