Jefferson County Greenways Foundation Grants and Development Associate Birmingham, AL · Full time

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GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION 

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

The Jefferson County Greenways Foundation is one half of a public-private partnership comprising the Jefferson County Greenways Foundation and Commission. The Commission and Foundation oversee the operations, maintenance, and programs of Ruffner Mountain, Red Mountain Park, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. 

Ruffner Mountain, Red Mountain Park, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve are the three largest green spaces in Jefferson County, collectively covering over 3,000 acres of protected forests and waterways and attracting more than 300,000 visitors annually. These natural areas play a critical role in preserving habitats for native plants and animals, fostering connections between communities and nature, and preserving Birmingham’s industrial history. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Grants and Development Associate is responsible for ensuring excellence in research, writing, and reporting for grants for Jefferson County Greenways Foundation. This position will work directly with the Development Director, External Affairs Director, CEO, and other staff as appropriate. This position will be responsible for contributing to annual fundraising efforts through grant writing, grant management, and development team support. The Grants Development Associate  will report directly to the Development Director, and works closely with External and Governmental Affairs Director, CEO, COO, and other staff as deemed appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant Funding (60%)

• Develop and prioritize projects and proposals; coordinate with program and development staff to elicit projects and programs that require support.
• Write and supervise writing of all proposals, budgets and reports. 
• Research quality prospects, institutional donor profiles, appropriate ask amounts, and prioritize and evaluate prospects for foundation, corporate, and government grants. 
• Manage existing grants by tracking grants through internal reporting systems, writing reports, maintaining excellent records, and providing updates and reminders to other critical staff to ensure the project or program is meeting the proposal conditions and expectations. Coordinate with staff to ensure adherence to grant deliverables. 
• Monitor and manage grants income goals

Administrative (40%)

• Provide support to the development team as needed with acknowledgment letters, prospect management, and database management regarding major gift and capital prospects.
• Provide major support to development campaigns, relevant materials, and portfolio research.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
2. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. 
3. The ability to work both in a team setting and independently. 
4. Must be proficient with Google Suites and commonly used Grant portals.
5. CRM proficiency preferred. 
6. Minimum of two years experience with a nonprofit organization and grant management. 
7. Proven fundraising track record on raising money from foundation and corporate sources. 
8. Comfort in researching and analyzing large groups of data. 
9. Experience with budget development and monitoring. 
10.  Knowledge of contracts and agreements would be a plus. 
11.  Capable of handling numerous tasks at once and still meeting deadlines.

Studies have shown that underrepresented groups, including women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job from diverse backgrounds and with attention to lived experience. Jefferson County Greenways will consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

COMPENSATION:

• Full-time position: 40 hours per week, requiring some evenings and weekends for organizational events
• Some remote work available
• Salary Range: $42,000-50,000 based on experience
• Paid Holidays and Time Off: 18 days annually, plus holidays
• Health/Dental Coverage: 100% of individual premiums covered
• IRA with Employer Match: 3% after one year of employment
• Life Insurance/AD&D: 100% of premiums covered

DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this position. This job description is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and work conditions of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify the duties of this position, working hours, and designate other functions as essential at any point in time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.