Foundation Specialist

The Foundation Specialist works closely organization-wide and with the development team members to support the annual development plan, attainment of the development budget, and grant needs of Special Kids programs and services. In addition, this position assists in the development and implementation of outcome collection, grant reporting. 

Job Summary

The Foundation Specialist is responsible for the identification, research, writing, submission, and reporting on grants submitted, funded, and completed. This position works company-wide to determine goals, objectives, scope, feasibility, and recommendations for organization applications for funding. This position collects and analyzes grant results and metrics for grant reporting and impact of Special Kids for the families and children we serve. 

Part-time, 20  hours per week (negotiable).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Annual Planning: Coordinates and implements the annual grant and funders application and reporting plans with leadership staff for funding support of Special Kids programs and services.

• Identifies and researches potential corporate and foundation sources of funding that meet the funder priorities and the needs of Special Kids.
• Develops annual requests with Special Kids organization wide to determine funding needs on an annual basis and quarterly basis or as needed.
• Collaboratively, writes, edits, proofreads, and obtains organization approval for grant and funding applications prior to submittal. 
• Coordinates the assembly and submittal of all grants and funding proposals with organization wide staff.
• Tracks and reports on funding results and submits grant and funding reports in timely manner.
• Works with the marketing, finance, and funders for public recognition of funding and grant results to include appropriate messaging, content, videos, interviews, and success stories of funding.

Finances and Revenue Generation: The Foundation Specialist contributes to the overall development and marketing attainment of annual financial goals and deadlines and contributes to enhancing funding relationships.

• Contributes to the overall development and marketing annual budget through the awarding of funding at the industry standard for approvals. 
• Reports on variances of budgeted to actual revenue for funding quarterly. 
• Makes recommendations for modifications in the development and marketing budget based upon changing trends in funder focus and funding streams.
• Sets annual goal for funding submissions and program funding needs throughout the organization.

Administration: Works closely organization wide with development, marketing, and finance staff in establishing priorities, timelines, budgets, workplans and communicating updates.

• Meets target dates for deliverables by establishment of priorities, work plans and timelines.
• Communicates and coordinates with Special Kids staff as necessary regarding priorities, assistance, and brainstorming. 
• Documents in the customer relationship management system all communications with funders to include thank you, funding submissions and results. 
• Represents Special Kids at fundraising and community events as appropriate.
• Other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                                                                                                                                            

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Communications or 2-3 years’ experience in related field. Experience in writing, editing and proofreading grants. Experience in non-profits preferred. 

Computer Skills                                                                                                                                                                                                           

To be successful in this job, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations                                                                                                                                                                              

None required; CPR certification recommended.

Values

• Compassion
• Willingness
• Courage
• Faith