Assistant Director of Development and Communi

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

General Summary :
The Assistant Director of Development and Communications supports the development and submission of government, foundation, and corporate grant applications as assigned. This role will take the lead on a portion of the agency grant portfolio, managing applications, reports, and renewals. The Assistant Director of Development and Communications will also support diversification of funding and take responsibility for Salesforce NPSP management. The position will execute all work in alignment with the Agency Fund Development Process. The position reports directly to the AVP of Development and Communications and supports all members of the Fund Development Team.

Position Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence-Based Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service - Increase Funding
Prospecting for the agency, reviewing all potential opportunities, legislation, and program requirements.
Analyzes current funding portfolio to determine opportunities for targeted Safer initiatives and new opportunities for all initiatives.
Manages a portion of the Safer Foundation grant portfolio. Executes grant writing including preparation of letters of inquiry, proposals, research, reports, ancillary materials, general agency information, editing proposals for errors and inconsistencies and proposal submissions.
Ensures on-time submissions and quality on Safer submissions to include new opportunities, renewals, contracts, foundation, corporation, and others.
Leads kick-off calls and budget calls as needed.
Supports award tracking and regular development updates to support Programs, Quality Assurance, Systems and Analytics, Accounting, and other departments.
Supports grant implementation, reporting requirements, data tracking, and all other award information. Records all determined development data in Salesforce NPSP. Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment
Research funding prospects.
Represents Safer in meetings with potential funding sources.

Tracking, Document, and Reporting

Support team processes and practices to monitor websites and bulletins to identify new federal, state, county, city, and other funding opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
At least 4 years of experience regarding proposal development. Knowledge of Individual Donors, Major Gifts, and Foundations a plus.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in or related to fields of English, public administration, business or nonprofit management, communications.
Knowledge of fundraising information sources.

Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft office programs, Salesforce knowledge a plus.

Licenses and or Certifications:
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related training or achievement within 6 months of hire.

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
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