Development and Marketing Volunteer

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Essential Functions

Grants:

• Conduct in-depth research on funding possibilities for programs and initiatives.
• Contribute significantly to source identification, feasibility analysis, and the proposal drafting process.
• Assist with development of program-specific grant proposals
• Assist with grant writing, grant management, funding opportunity research, resource research

Development and Fundraising:

• Work with Development team and assist with fundraising, producing events, analyzing strategic plans
• Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising events
• Assist with data entry and database management
• Research donor prospects and granting organizations, attend strategic meetings, help to plan sponsorship benefits and distribute marketing materials.

Public Relations:

• Assist with general public relations.
• Manage communication tools- emails, social media, newsletters, and community presentations
• Assist with community outreach, including building relationships with professionals, updating client information and referral database, and presentations within the community

Skills Gained Include:

• Learning successful grant-writing techniques and gaining development cooperation.
• Learning about how a non-profit secures funding
• Provide an inside look at the day-to-day operations of a non-profit as well as the strategic decision making inherent in the responsibilities of an Executive Director.
• Making connections with business leaders in the community
• Increasing communication skills- written and oral.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical Skills- Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms
• Good organization skills
• Commitment to non-profits and the purpose of the organization
• Ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication
• Positive attitude
• Dependable and punctual team player
• Ability to work with the public in a professional manner

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, sitting, standing, walking and keyboarding; carry up to 40 pounds

Approximate Hours per week: 10