City Mission
Grant Writer/Developer
City Mission, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States, 15401
PURPOSE: To assist Executive Director with all aspects of grant writing, fundraising, and Community Housing Development
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB DUTIES: The following duties are
considered essential to the job. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform the following duties.
Assist executive staff with all grant preparation, research, data collection, for development of funds for City Mission-Living Stones, Inc. These include grant proposals to HAP, ESG, PATH, PA HOME, PHFA, FHLB, as well as foundations and local sources.Work with Executive Director on special projects including and especially the development of rental housing and/or special needs housing.Work with development team including architect, contractor, property manager, and outside agencies to ensure compliance with individual program regulations.Coordinate agency fundraisers, obtain venues, organize staff, seek sponsorships, and ensure follow-up.Assist with endowment support.Help facilitate and coordinate agency capital campaigns in consult with Executive Director.Develop direct mail campaign.Solicit large gifts from foundations, individuals, businesses to support City Mission.Maintain donor correspondence.Prepare reports for grant close-outs, as directed by Executive Director
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS-JOB DUTIES: The following duties are considered secondary to the essential functions listed above.
Participate in community-related functions as a representative of City Mission.Provide input to Executive Director as to fundraising ideas, grant sources, program development, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTSSpecific Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
BA in English or Communications, OR successful completion of a one-year certification in Grant Writing AND proven track record of successful grant-writing, Experience with housing development, detail oriented, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
Other specific requirements
Good computer skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Typing, 50+ WPM. Knowledge of general office equipment including copier, fax machine, adding machine, telephone equipment, etc.
Essential Job-Related ExperienceTwo years proven grant-writing experience and experience with capital campaigns.
Preferred Job-Related Experience:
Five years proven grant-writing experience.
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The position outlined above is not meant to be limited to the tasks described, but merely to serve as a guideline for job performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB DUTIES: The following duties are
considered essential to the job. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform the following duties.
Assist executive staff with all grant preparation, research, data collection, for development of funds for City Mission-Living Stones, Inc. These include grant proposals to HAP, ESG, PATH, PA HOME, PHFA, FHLB, as well as foundations and local sources.Work with Executive Director on special projects including and especially the development of rental housing and/or special needs housing.Work with development team including architect, contractor, property manager, and outside agencies to ensure compliance with individual program regulations.Coordinate agency fundraisers, obtain venues, organize staff, seek sponsorships, and ensure follow-up.Assist with endowment support.Help facilitate and coordinate agency capital campaigns in consult with Executive Director.Develop direct mail campaign.Solicit large gifts from foundations, individuals, businesses to support City Mission.Maintain donor correspondence.Prepare reports for grant close-outs, as directed by Executive Director
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS-JOB DUTIES: The following duties are considered secondary to the essential functions listed above.
Participate in community-related functions as a representative of City Mission.Provide input to Executive Director as to fundraising ideas, grant sources, program development, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTSSpecific Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
BA in English or Communications, OR successful completion of a one-year certification in Grant Writing AND proven track record of successful grant-writing, Experience with housing development, detail oriented, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
Other specific requirements
Good computer skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Typing, 50+ WPM. Knowledge of general office equipment including copier, fax machine, adding machine, telephone equipment, etc.
Essential Job-Related ExperienceTwo years proven grant-writing experience and experience with capital campaigns.
Preferred Job-Related Experience:
Five years proven grant-writing experience.
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The position outlined above is not meant to be limited to the tasks described, but merely to serve as a guideline for job performance.