Business Development / Grant Writing

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NOTES:

• We're based in Chicago, IL and working remote due to Covid safety.
• This employer is willing to work with students who are seeking academic credit or volunteer hours, including for credit and non-credit courses.

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Business Development volunteer will spearhead development efforts as our Nonprofit continues to grow. A new position in the start-up organization, the BD volunteer will have the opportunity to build the development function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-develop and execute our Nonprofit's annual fundraising plan with ED and Board
• Generates positive community awareness of the organization, its mission and impact, and strengthens its brand and reputation with business partners, clients and the community we serve
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Manage the implementation of tracking database and oversee data entry and gift processing
• Co-develop relationships with major donors in partnership with ED and marketing efforts
• Co-create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors (with Board and ED)
• Overseeing organization of special events
• Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
• Search, organize and write grants

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or entrepreneurial development
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Experience with building relationships
• Ability and passion to use phone, email, video calls to network (in-person only when safe)
• Expertise in networking, marketing and targeted influencer identification and outreach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to work effectively with members of organizational boards, colleagues, business partners, prospects and community stakeholders
• Ability to assess motivations and desires in others, create empathy and identify commonalities and a shared vision
• Proficiency in Google Office and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Skype and PowerPoint, and grants management systems, Google Drive, Jam Board, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Dedication to professional development
• Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment, and manage projects from beginning to end
• Exceptional ability to manage details
• Ability to self-organize and project manage
• Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be available for max 20 hours a week (will work with individual on availability and hours are flexible)

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Resume building experience in business development, sales, communications, relationship management, non-profit work, and other aspects of fundraising and business development
• Great opportunity to learn about what happens behind the scenes of growing organization
• Access and direct mentorship/learning from CEO and Board
• Class credit (if applicable)