Stewardship With Grant Writing Responsibilities

Vanessa Behan is looking for a full-time Stewardship Coordinator to join our Development team. The ideal candidate has a passion for our mission and vision, developing relationships and engaging with investors, community partners and business leaders. Also, will possess a track record of securing grant funding from foundations and corporations to financially support Vanessa Behan.

Key Responsibilities:

• identify, qualify and prioritize best prospect opportunities of individuals, corporations and foundations.
• communicate with existing and potential partners to thank them for their support and/or secure visits to learn more about our mission and how they can help.
• research, write, and lead submission of funding proposals to foundations and corporations.
• develop positive relationships with new and existing foundation contacts leading to grant proposals funded by new partners or existing partners at higher levelsregular reporting of grants, direct appeals and communications metrics.
• will be a key member of the Development team in planning and executing events including registration, auction/raffle item procurement, table captain procurement, setup/tear-down and other event-related duties.

Key Requirements:

• 2 years of related experience or 1 year of sales and/or sales support experience with proven results.
• Associates degree in business, communication, marketing or related field preferred.
• Skilled at solicitation of funds with a proven track record of bringing opportunities to fruition
• Utmost professionalism consistently displayed.
• Must work well under pressure, time constraints and have ability to meet multiple needs simultaneously.
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments and keep team-based projects on track.
• Being relational by showing the ability to work well as a team member with an eagerness to learn from others.
• Attention to detail in writing, reporting and tracking with a passion for excellence.
• Possess great telephone skills displaying passion, excitement and positivity over the phone.
• Possess excellent written communication skills to include composing catchy correspondence quickly.
• Passion and perseverance for long-term goals with a drive to make things that don’t work, work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person