Grant and Development Advisor

2 weeks ago

St Paul, United States Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Full time

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) provides life transforming pathways for all people experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction.

We are a 501(c)(3) organization.

The Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities Development Advisor team is dedicated to the identification, cultivation, and engagement of major donors to secure major gifts. To do this, the team must work cooperatively and collaboratively with the UGMTC’s Donor Services, Accounting, and Programs. POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Grant and Development Advisor is primarily responsible for raising funds from foundations and corporations to support the efforts of UGMTC by identifying, researching, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities. This includes collecting, analyzing, reporting, and persuasively communicating data on the performance of UGMTC program activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: At the direction of the Director of Development, conducts assigned work in alignment with UGMTC’s mission, vision and values. Manages Portfolio of 125 major gift donors that includes $3000 or more annually.

Maintain a foundation and corporate donor and prospect work plan, including specific fundraising and cultivation goals for long-term, lapsed, and new major donors.

Develops proposals, concept information, letters of inquiry, and reports describing a variety of initiatives for private and corporate foundations.

Coordinates with program and development staff to review and approve proposals, reports, and proposal budgets.

Works with program and accounting staff to prepare financial information, including budgets and financial reports.

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; designs workflows and procedures.

Maintains accurate and timely records of all donors and donor prospect interactions in database.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in all interactions, representing the mission, vision and values of UGMCT.

Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.

Conducts research to supplement proposal packages with complementary materials.

Manages prospect research to identify funding needs and develops strategies for cultivation of foundations and for marketing programs and proposals to the foundation community.

Identifies and selects appropriate potential donors.

Research grant-making organizations, including government agencies, and analyze grant criteria to identify whether to pursue the grant application for specific projects and programs.

Monitors and tracks grant application deadlines and follows up on submitted applications.

Serves as the bridge between UGMTC and the grant provider, transforming UGMTC concepts into a project that the funding institution will support.

Maintains co-operative relationships and communication with other departments to ensure access and positive experiences for UGMTC residents and support achievement of program objectives.

Represents the values and ethics of UGMTC when interacting with donors, residents, staff, guests, visitors, and the community and foundations.

Values include faith, compassion, respect, integrity, and excellence.

Responds to questions regarding UGMTC’s mission, programs, and services.

Participates in UGMTC-sponsored spiritual enrichment activities, including staff prayer and devotions.

At any time, with or without notice, perform other duties and activities as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in related field 3 years of development and grant writing experience

Experience in human services preferred

Non-profit experience preferred

Ability to work flexible schedule including day and evening shifts Experience or desire to work with underserved communities and people experiencing homelessness or poverty KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Able to demonstrate core values of faith, compassion, respect, integrity and excellence with internal and external partners and while performing all responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex work assignment; strong detail-orientation, follow through, high level of initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong problem-solving capabilities with the confidence to make administrative and procedural judgments and decisions with minimal supervision. Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information to identify trends, issues, and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Able to manage confidential information with high integrity.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software, Salesforce, UGMTC’s Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system, and other business-related software and applications.

Experience in “making the ask..

Strong knowledge of major gift and donor fundraising practices.

Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems, processes, and procedures.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a culturally diverse community.

Willingness to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural and denominational backgrounds.

Ability to build effective—and strategic—relationships at all levels of the organization.

Knowledge in budget development

Experience in funding capital projects and campaigns.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail and complete all assignments in a timely fashion.

Proven organizational abilities.

Knowledge of funding agencies and grant sources

Demonstrates exceptional judgment and professional boundaries.

Ability to adapt and thrive in an environment of change.

Has a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and is passionate about ministering life transformation in a multi-cultural urban ministry setting.

Ability to build and maintain a direct relationship with community leaders and donors who can translate the needs of UGMTC to gain support.

Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively one-on-one and in group settings with a wide range of constituencies in a culturally diverse community.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed in a typical interior/office within an emergency shelter/transitional housing environment with occasional outside work required. Must be able to lift 10-15 lbs.

Work requires pushing, pulling, typing, talking, reaching, crouching, stooping, walking, twisting, carrying, and other physical activities

BENEFITS

Health

insurance Dental

insurance Vision

insurance Life

insurance Disability

insurance 401(k) 401(k)

matching Paid

time off Flexible

schedule Childcare—reduced

rates for on-site childcare Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian Ministry. Employees must understand and fully support the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission’s Employee Handbook policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization.

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