Development Assistant

Description

Title: Development Assistant  

Base Salary Range: $47,000 – $55,000 plus benefits

FTE: Full-Time -non-exempt

Seeking for a skilled and dedicated Development Assistant who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment! 

Our Mission: The Mission of South-Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.

General Summary: The Development Assistant plays a key role in assisting the department with the implementation and support of fundraising goals by identifying, soliciting, and securing funding from public and private sectors. The Development Assistant will assist the organizations efforts to obtain grant funding by the identification and development of viable proposals for external funding of programs that match the goals and objectives SCFHC programs. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential duties. 

• Grant Procurement- Help meet organizational fundraising goals by assisting with grant procurement activities such as conducting research, compiling relevant analysis, preparing inquiries, and composing and editing effective communication to funding prospects, including proposals
• Assists with all aspects of SCFHC grants database including accurate input, updating of information and be able to generate necessary reports for the Development, Finance and Operations Departments. Assist with all administrative aspects of the Development Department, including but not limited to, meeting coordination, minutes, data entry, correspondence, mailings and assist with the production of printed materials.
• Assist with development activities as needed to help shape SCFHC’s many diverse programs. Partner with the Program Teams to write and assemble compelling grant applications for government agencies, foundations, and corporations
• Research and Compile Information/reports including statistics and developments within the community needed to support proposals and reports. Identify new and potential local, state and federal government, corporate and private funding opportunities and communicate alignment with SCFHC’s mission, values and initiatives, along with budget needs.
• Collaborate with other members of the department to create content for agency communications, including social media, website, blog, print and e-newsletter, Annual Report, and donor stewardship communications. Assist with all administrative aspects of grant funding applications, including collection of support materials and preparation of packets for submission. Maintain grant files and track reporting requirements.
• Assist with all department mailings including annual sustaining fund, newsletters, donor stewardship and event invitations.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of agency events as needed.
• Participate in professional functions that are relevant to the position and the agency; present the agency and its clients in a positive manner consistent with the mission.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum: HS Diploma plus 3 years of administrative experience or Associate Degree plus 1 year of administrative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations 
• Nonprofit Management/Fundraising or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Prior experience working in the nonprofit or governmental sector, a plus
• Familiarity with HRSA grants and EHB portal, a plus 

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience presenting information in written graphic and oral formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Computer knowledge, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), communication systems and internet search capabilities 
• Ability to build and foster strong relationships with people across many levels and diverse backgrounds
• Must have proven ability to drive team and individual performance to reach or exceed key performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Excellent collaboration skills required for community relationship building. 

Licensure: 

• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance

Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:

• Benefits: Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company