Senior Development Associate and Grant Writer

Senior Development Associate and Grant Writer

Full Time with 2 years of experience

Hybrid (1-2 Days a week Required in office - Malvern, PA)

Unite for HER is a national nonprofit committed to the health and wellbeing of those affected by breast and ovarian cancers.

Our vision: every person with breast and ovarian cancers will feel the support of a loving community and have access to comprehensive education, services, and tools that enrich their health and well-being.

To achieve this, we take a collaborative approach to development and seek an individual to support grant writing (primary), donor relations, fundraising, strategic relationships, and special projects. This position works closely with staff, volunteers, donors, community and foundation partners.

A successful candidate:

·      possesses excellent research and communication skills (written and verbal) and proficient knowledge of fundraising methods

·      is highly organized, resourceful, and results-driven

·      is compassionate, committed to a standard of excellence, and passionate about women’s health issues

·      understands the power of storytelling and can produce compelling proposals

·      is thorough, productive, strategic, and able to work at a fast pace

·      has a gift for “the hunt”—finding grant opportunities aligned with Unite for HER’s mission

Responsibilities:

·      Provide support & manage community fundraising (Students Unite for HER, Outside Special Events, peer-to-peer pages/fliers, vendor/t-shirt coordination; in person event support)

·      Research grant and funding opportunities aligned with the mission; track deadlines, submissions, and renewals

·      Write and submit compelling grant proposals (narratives) and required follow-up reporting

·      Develop and steward relationships with funders; furnish supportive documents as needed

·      Collaborate with staff to gather data, testimonials, and metrics; maintain prospecting files and grant records

·      Support donor stewardship and development projects

·      Occasional night & weekend coverage of events

Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s degree

·      2 years of development experience or master’s degree

·      Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals

·      Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Teams

·      Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources

·      Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); strong people and organizational skills

·      Ability to meet deadlines

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Gail Kelly at gkelly@uniteforher.org

Salary range for this role is $55,500–$60,400