Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
Grants and Fund Development Manager
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
About JPNDC
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is a community development corporation anchored in 48 years of community organizing and resident leadership. We seek to transform the lives and amplify the voices of MA residents who have been excluded from prosperity by racial and economic inequities. We build affordable housing that allows people to thrive, provide economic prosperity services that help people build on their strengths, and organize people to pursue the changes they desire. Based in Jamaica Plain, we dare to envision an equitable and inclusive MA in which all people have access to secure affordable homes, economic prosperity for their families, strong small businesses, high-quality childcare, healthy and environmentally responsible neighborhoods, political power, and opportunities to fulfill their potential.
What We Offer: JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums are paid for health, vision, and dental insurance. We offer 2 weeks of vacation plus one paid week at the end of the year to start. There are 14 paid holidays recognized per year, employer-paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement plan, and much more! Employees have options to explore professional development and seek college credits or comparable training certifications using our robust tuition assistance benefit.
The Role: JPNDC's Grants & Fund Development Manager is critical to fulfilling our mission. As part of the Impact & Resource Development (IRD) team, the GFD Manager writes grant applications and funding appeals so that JPNDC can continue to offer free economic mobility and small business services as well as undertake community organizing that empowers the populations we serve and achieves systemic change. The GFD Manager also leads other fundraising efforts targeted to individuals and corporate partners; coordinates donor development; and oversees grant reporting and compliance.
Duties:
With the Associate Vice President of IRD, create, track, and update fund development strategies that open diverse funding streams across all program departments
Write letters of interest and grant proposals based on alignment, program needs, organizational capacity, and potential for impact
Work with program colleagues and Data Team to ensure compliance with existing grants, including outcomes tracking and reporting
With AVP of IRD, research and build relationships with new prospects
Administer and track broad-based Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) campaigns, including appeals to bank and other corporate partners
Work with Data Team to integrate donor/grant information into Salesforce
Lead individual donor cultivation plan including 1:1 meetings, targeted campaigns to move donors to higher giving levels, and special events such as an annual appreciation event and grand opening for Center for Equity & Prosperity
Support organizational partnership collaboration and events such as Legislative Breakfasts, MACDC Lobby Day, and the Annual Meeting.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Superb writing and editing skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fundraising/grant writing
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship
Proven ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
People- and community-focused with the ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth
Passion for racial and economic equity and commitment to JPNDC's mission
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
Experience with database management preferred
Employment Terms/Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefit package. Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience.
Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
JPNDC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
What We Offer: JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums are paid for health, vision, and dental insurance. We offer 2 weeks of vacation plus one paid week at the end of the year to start. There are 14 paid holidays recognized per year, employer-paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement plan, and much more! Employees have options to explore professional development and seek college credits or comparable training certifications using our robust tuition assistance benefit.
The Role: JPNDC's Grants & Fund Development Manager is critical to fulfilling our mission. As part of the Impact & Resource Development (IRD) team, the GFD Manager writes grant applications and funding appeals so that JPNDC can continue to offer free economic mobility and small business services as well as undertake community organizing that empowers the populations we serve and achieves systemic change. The GFD Manager also leads other fundraising efforts targeted to individuals and corporate partners; coordinates donor development; and oversees grant reporting and compliance.
Duties:
With the Associate Vice President of IRD, create, track, and update fund development strategies that open diverse funding streams across all program departments
Write letters of interest and grant proposals based on alignment, program needs, organizational capacity, and potential for impact
Work with program colleagues and Data Team to ensure compliance with existing grants, including outcomes tracking and reporting
With AVP of IRD, research and build relationships with new prospects
Administer and track broad-based Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) campaigns, including appeals to bank and other corporate partners
Work with Data Team to integrate donor/grant information into Salesforce
Lead individual donor cultivation plan including 1:1 meetings, targeted campaigns to move donors to higher giving levels, and special events such as an annual appreciation event and grand opening for Center for Equity & Prosperity
Support organizational partnership collaboration and events such as Legislative Breakfasts, MACDC Lobby Day, and the Annual Meeting.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Superb writing and editing skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fundraising/grant writing
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship
Proven ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
People- and community-focused with the ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth
Passion for racial and economic equity and commitment to JPNDC's mission
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
Experience with database management preferred
Employment Terms/Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefit package. Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience.
Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
JPNDC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr