What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advancement and Grants Specialist position at FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER?
Join our team as the Advancement & Grants Specialist with our Advancement & Marketing team in La Crosse, WI!
BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Marketing, the Advancement & Grants Specialist provides oversite to the grant/RFP process, researching new grant opportunities, managing donor database systems and supporting advancement activities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 1. Lead, coordinate and monitor the grant application, follow-up reporting and RFP activities for the agency. For on-going grant opportunities: develop an annual plan/calendar, gather background information, prepare written applications collaborate with appropriate agency partners (directors, supervisors & coordinators) and monitor progress.
- Research and identify new grant opportunities from private, state or federal sources to support, expand and create new programming.
- Support preparation of annual funding plans, track progress/adjust course of research accordingly. Prepare
advancement department’s update for quarterly board meetings. - Back up social media management.
- Support all FCC related events. Occasional evening and weekend support required.
- Other projects as they develop.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:
Education, Training & Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, social work, public relations or a similar field; at least three years’ experience in grant writing, human services or with a non-profit preferred.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Experience in grant management, online donor-related data systems and grant writing.
Equipment & Applications: General office equipment such as computer and desktop applications; Word, Bloomerange, DonorSearch, Excel & Canva.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: General office environment with minimal lifting and travel.
Benefits at FCC:
- Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday!
- Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
- Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
- Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
- Short term and long-term disability insurance available
- 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
- Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
- Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!