Development Assistant at Capital Good Fund
Founded in 2008, Capital Good Fund (CGF) is a non-profit certified Community Development Financial Institution that takes a holistic approach to fighting poverty. The organization seeks to provide high-quality, innovative, and transformational financial services to undeserved families. Its mission is to provide equitable financial services that create pathways out of poverty.
About the Job:
CGF is seeking a Development Assistant. S/he will be responsible for managing grants and donations while building a robust development infrastructure. S/he will also conduct research, organize, report, copy edit, and follow up on grants, individual donor appeals, and other fundraising needs. S/he will support the executive director in ensuring that the funds the organization needs are raised, as well as create the systems and culture of development needed to sustain growth in the long-term.
CGF is seeking a Development Assistant. S/he will be responsible for managing grants and donations while building a robust development infrastructure. S/he will also conduct research, organize, report, copy edit, and follow up on grants, individual donor appeals, and other fundraising needs. S/he will support the executive director in ensuring that the funds the organization needs are raised, as well as create the systems and culture of development needed to sustain growth in the long-term.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Manage the compilation and submission of grant reports;
- Work with the systems team to develop policies, procedures, reports, and other databases needed to track and report on fundraising activities;
- Manage the fundraising schedule, ensure that letters of inquiry, grants and project progress updates are submitted on-time;
- Research and prioritize new grant opportunities;
- Speak to potential funders so as to introduce organization and understand the funder’s aims;
- Copy-edit and submit grant applications;
- Maintain communication with grant program officers;
- Help to process individual donations by writing thank you letters and entering donations into Salesforce.com (organization’s data system);
- Strategize with the executive director to create new fundraising approaches.
Qualifications:
- Excellent writing and research skills;
- Background in grant writing appreciated;
- Entrepreneurial and social change mindset.
Closing Date: 31 Jul 2014
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resumes, cover letter, and a writing sample to Andy Posner
View Original PostingInterested candidates can send their resumes, cover letter, and a writing sample to Andy Posner
Telephone: 401-339-5437
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