Posting Date: 06/30/2020
Organization: Hope Network
City Position is Located: Grand Rapids
Position Description (include how to apply):
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Development manages the development and execution of annual fundraising plans to secure increased funding from corporate, foundation, government, and other organization sources in support of Hope Network’s mission.
- In conjunction with the Executive Director and other development staff across the State, oversees the stewardship of corporate and foundation donors, including sharing volunteer opportunities, invitations to events, and positioning them to be solicited again in the future.
- Develops and implements solicitation strategies for current and prospective corporate and foundation donors.
- Primary fundraising priorities include capital construction projects, behavioral/mental health services, Michigan Education Corps, neurorehabilitation, housing and community development, transportation, and workforce development.
- Works with the development team, service line leaders and their staff to develop proposals and ensure timely and accurate submission and reporting to funders.
- Manages and supports all grant writing activities for Hope Network and its related programs.
- Maintains regular contact with federal, state, and local officials as well as foundation and corporate officials, and representatives through meetings and other actions.
Educational / Talent Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy or a related discipline. Masters preferred.
- Skilled in verbal and written communications, including proposal writing.
- Experienced with non-profit programs and issues.
- A minimum of five (5) or more years of development experience including successful solicitation of major gifts of at least $100,000 from the corporate, foundation, and governmental donors.
Email resumes to Liana Trevino, Clinical/Professional Recruiter, at ltrevino@hopenetwork.org for immediate consideration.
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Posting Date: 06/30/2020
Organization: Hope Network
City Position is Located: Grand Rapids
Position Description (include how to apply):
The Foundation Communications Manager is responsible for owning, developing, executing, and tracking a comprehensive and data-driven communications plan. This position assists in meeting the foundation's primary focus of strengthening donor bonds through communication and increasing financial support of Hope Network’s mission throughout the entire state. This person will be the primary driver for communications directed toward the foundation’s prospective donor and current donor base, continually adapting a fresh, compelling, and brand-conscious case for support for Hope Network's programs.
- Create and provide leadership for an overall communications strategy for the Hope Network Foundation.
- Oversee the production of electronic and print communication materials with a strong focus on donor engagement, retention, and acquisition.
- Create and oversee the design, production, programming, and maintenance of all Hope Network Foundation social media channels, electronic newsletters, and annual reports.
- Develop digital publications with interactive components, including but not limited to video, slide shows, surveys, and forums.
- Act as a project liaison between the foundation team, marketing & communications as well as different service lines.
- Responsible for developing and implementing an on-going foundation website strategy to ensure layout, content, and design is current, relevant, and accurate.
Educational / Talent Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related discipline. Masters preferred.
- Four (4) years of work experience in communications and marketing, community relations, or development.
- Familiarity with public housing, workforce development, early childhood education, behavioral/mental health, and veteran’s issues is preferred.
Email resumes to Liana Trevino, Clinical/Professional Recruiter, at ltrevino@hopenetwork.org for immediate consideration.
Posting Date: 06/29/2020
Organization: Peace Neighborhood Center
City Position is Located: Ann Arbor
Position Description (include how to apply):
This position is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to learn the ins and outs of grassroots fundraising for an organization with an amazing track record in offering wrap-around support services to families in need for nearly 50 years. This mission-critical role identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and prospective donors in expanding their financial support of the services Peace Neighborhood Center provides to area families. Major responsibilities also include managing recurring grant submissions throughout the calendar year, maintaining the Raiser’s Edge donor database, maintaining the organization’s social media presence and creating brochures, newsletters and mail appeals as necessary.
Education or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of fundraising or NPO management experience
- Proficiency in MS-Office Suite
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Familiarity with WordPress a plus
- Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written skills.
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: Full-time exempt (Will include some evenings and weekends)
Salary: Competitive salary based on work experience and education
Application Instructions: View the full listing on our website to apply: https://peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/available-positions/.
