Development & Grants Specialist - SHSS

3 weeks ago

Minneapolis, United States Minneapolis Public Housing Authrority Full time
Job Description
Internal Close Date: 5/23/2024

Grade level: 10 (A)

Salary: $30.52 - 44.75 per hour

Note: Starting pay rates are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. New employees typically start in the lower half of range, but experts in their field may be considered for starting pay rates in the top half of the range.

Department/Location: Housing Choice Voucher

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and nurture an individual and corporate support base, solicit and steward major gifts, drive engagement in donor relations, and pursue grant opportunities to grow unrestricted philanthropic revenue in order to support the operation and expansion of Stable Homes Stable Schools.

All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's ('MPHA' or 'Authority') mission, vision and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
  • Lead in the creation and implementation of a Development Plan that incorporates a range of strategies including annual appeals, major donors, grants, and corporate and individual appeals.
  • Conduct grant research and develop tracking mechanisms to monitor processes and outcomes.
  • Manage the production and implementation of appeal campaigns and other fundraising communications and strategies.
  • Coordinate special events such as capitalizing on arising fundraising opportunities, driving cause marketing campaigns, and overseeing donor and volunteer appreciation/cultivation events.
  • Collaborate with MPHA and SHSS partner communications teams on SHSS social media outputs including event outreach and visibility strategy.
  • Attend networking events to increase professional network, refine relationship management skills, and enhance SHSS awareness amongst donor groups.
  • Record donations on an ongoing basis in the donor database, generate acknowledgments and thank you letters, and generate and track tax receipts.
  • Assists with production of monthly SHSS work-group reports and other reports to the Steering Committee, the city, county, and state, as well as grant funders.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Behavioral Competencies

MPHA expects all employees to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Effective Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This position includes an option for a voluntary hybrid telecommuting arrangement, following successful completion of the initial training program and in coordination with the supervisor. This option will be discussed during the interview process. Please note that hybrid telework arrangements are only an option when the telework location is in the State of Minnesota.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment requires a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds, including new immigrants, limited English language proficiency clients, and clients with a variety of mental health issues and other disabilities.

Office environment and remote work. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Experience and Skills
Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated work experience in fundraising, development coordination, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license. Those positions may also require use of a personal vehicle and evidence of individual automobile insurance coverage, or the ability to be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance plan at the standard rate. Must pass a criminal history background check.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Job Benefits
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority also offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical and Dental Insurance; Retirement plan; 457 deferred compensation plan; Group term life insurance (and optional term life insurance plans for family members); Long term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; 12 paid holidays per year; tuition reimbursement program.

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