Development Fundraising Specialist

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Alternatives, Inc. Full time

Alternatives, Inc. is a leading provider of youth development programs and social justice initiatives. We seek an exceptional Development Coordinator to join our team.

Job Summary

The Development Coordinator will be responsible for soliciting and stewarding donors, writing public and private funding proposals, and managing a database of private grants and reports submissions and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement fundraising initiatives for foundations, corporations, and government sources
  • Oversee foundation grant calendar by tracking due dates and deadlines
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure grant applications, renewals, and reports are submitted in a timely fashion
  • Maintain contact database and analyze data to produce reports for the board and senior staff

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience
  • Previous public and private grant writing experience with proven record of success
  • Outstanding writing, editing, and interpersonal communications skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and donor database systems

Salary Range: $61,880



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