Associate Director of Development

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Our Mission:

Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that manufactures brand-new, high-quality coats and shoes for children in need. We partner with compassionate individuals, community organizations, and corporations across North America to connect underserved children to community resources they need to thrive. Over the last 24 years, Operation Warm and our partners have offered the gifts of brand-new coats and shoes as a bridge for families in need to access everything from flu shots to new books.

We are seeking innovative, driven, and compassionate individuals who are motivated by positive impact to join our growing team. We value and are committed to uplifting the perspectives of employees and stakeholders from diverse races, ethnicities, genders, identities, disabilities, and cultures.

Primary Function:

As Operation Warm’s Associate Director, Development, you will have the opportunity to extend your fundraising and grant making skills into an associate management role and bring your leadership skills to a growing grants team.Responsible for the continued development and cultivation of new Foundation Partners and supporting the grants team to continue to build the program to its full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating outreach to new potential foundations (primarily in western and southern regions) while also supporting ongoing relationship building and partnership development with current funders.
• Drafting, editing, and facilitating input from other relevant staff for foundation proposals, reports, and funder updates.
• Researching prospective foundations to build relationships with and supporting the Development Team’s overall cultivation goals.
• Support the grant writing needs of the IT, Operations & Partnerships Teams.
• Ensure that grants meet Operation Warm standards and include language that will maximize grant funding potential.
• Work with the grants team and program services to ensure that grant commitments are fulfilled, and final reports submitted.
• Develop, draft, and submit collaborative grant opportunities with regional nonprofits.

Requirements:

• BA or BS undergraduate degree
• 5 years of developing strong grant narratives with some experience managing donor relationships
• Self-motivation and an ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in preparing materials for an executive audience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with desire to grow management and organization skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a team
• Must be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to think on your feet and problem solve in real-time
• Positive Attitude
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products
• Salesforce or other CRM experience required
• Passion for the mission and vision
• Knowledge of SoutherWest Coast Foundation landscape strongly preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada as needed
• Up to date Covid-19 vaccinations are required
• This role can be based in headquarters office in Glen Mills, PA, or remote* in California, Texas, or Utah.

Salary Range:

• $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance