6 Fund Raising jobs

CityTeam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of CityTeam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the frontlines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.   The Corporate Engagement Manager is responsible for building corporate relationships, engagement, volunteering, and giving. The Corporate Engagement Manager will develop and grow a network of highly engaged volunteers and corporations to provide resources to support CityTeam programs and initiatives. The Corporate Engagement Manager must be able to articulate CityTeam’s vision and needs in an intelligent and effective way that inspires action. The Corporate Engagement Manager will be skilled in researching and understanding the motivations of potential partners so that CityTeam can position itself in alignment with partner initiatives. The Corporate Engagement Manager will need to be an effective listener and collaborate with many people from a variety of CityTeam programs. Our ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and value relationships. The Corporate Engagement Manager will have the project management skills necessary to delegate and stay on top of deadlines. The Corporate Engagement Manager will need to be flexible and willing to adjust to changes as God leads.     The Corporate Engagement Manager is a full time exempt position. Beyond salary, CityTeam offers a great benefit package, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Retirement Benefits. All of this is wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy. Essential Functions Meet or exceed fundraising and volunteerism goals. Work with the Executive Director of Engagement & Development to fine tune an effective corporate engagement strategy. Oversee corporate engagement, including strategic relationships with corporate leaders and donors, matching grant programs, direct grants, and volunteer engagement. Personally manage existing and perspective corporate partnerships. Establish and lead a Corporate Advisory Board made up of influential leaders within Silicon Valley’s most successful CityTeam partners. Lead corporate giving initiatives by networking within corporate communities (Rotary, Business Journal, etc.), researching new opportunities, contacting representatives, building rapport, meeting, requesting volunteer and financial partnerships, and creating mutually beneficial partnerships. Assess and prioritize corporate partnerships, identify, evaluate, and implement strategies to maximize partnerships with corporations and c-level executives. Host corporate volunteer groups by welcoming, overseeing the check in and out processes, give tours, and engage with leaders and volunteers during their volunteer activities. Collaborate with the Marketing Department to create and share powerful stories that move people into action and ensure retention through ongoing engagement strategies. Provide Marketing with information, photos, and videos from corporate events to share on social media. Regularly represent CityTeam as a speaker at businesses, networking events, service clubs, and corporate gatherings. Prioritize developing strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including CityTeam’s Executive Leadership Team and Program Leads. Assist the Development Team with special event planning, coordination, and execution. Responsible for corporate sponsorships for fundraising events. Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and intelligently delegate. Advocate for CityTeam with those in your circles of influence. Track data using Raiser’s Edge, Excel, and Google Sheets. Provide reports as necessary. Additional duties and projects as assigned by the Executive Director of Engagement & Development. PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Some college coursework Demonstrated goal-oriented professional Computer literate and able to learn new software and computer programs quickly Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook Proficiency w/G-Suite Professional written and spoken communication skills Expert in presenting to and engaging with small and large groups of people Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record   Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree College coursework in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations Experience with Relationship Management, Partner/Donor Cultivation, Cultivating Strategic Partnerships, or Volunteer Management Experience with non-profit strategic partnership development Familiarity with CityTeam, addiction, and homelessness Familiarity with Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Volunteer Hub, or other volunteer management software   Physical Demands Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time Walk, bend, twist, & kneel Walk up and down stairs Talk and hear Finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus Drive   Work Conditions This job typically operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines This role will regularly travel by car to various locations throughout the Bay Area to conduct strategic partnership meetings and will meet in a variety of venues, including restaurants, corporate businesses, and homes This role will need reliable transportation to regularly drive to various locations throughout the South Bay For special events, stand for a long period of time and move nimbly around crowded spaces Days and hours of work will vary depending on department needs While the regular work schedule will primarily take place Monday-Friday during regular business hours, flexibility is necessary, as events frequently take place in the evening or on the weekend   Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam's Statement of Faith Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ Job Title:  Corporate Engagement Manager Area/Location: Development / San Jose, California Reports to:  Executive Director of Engagement & Development Subordinates: n/a         Classification:  Professional / Full-Time / Exempt Salary: Range starts at $58,000 DOE

CityTeam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of CityTeam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the frontlines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.   Do you have a servant’s heart and want to use your administrative and organizational skills to support engagement and volunteerism here at CityTeam? We created a part-time position to provide necessary administrative support for our Development Team. The Community Engagement Coordinator will handle all of the administrative details behind the scenes to ensure we provide outstanding customer service to all of our individual volunteers as well as church and corporate partners. The Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for communication and follow through to ensure volunteers value their experience and become advocates for CityTeam. You will work closely with the Development Team, Church Engagement Manager, Corporate Engagement Manager, and program staff to create volunteer opportunities that increase volunteerism and raises awareness of CityTeam throughout the community.   We need someone who has excellent time management skills and can prioritize and support multiple people, projects, and deadlines. The Community Engagement Coordinator will process paperwork, keep statistics, track information, and provide reports to assist the team. The Community Engagement Coordinator will take initiative and be comfortable sharing suggestions for improving processes to enhance efficiency. The variety of tasks will keep you on your toes, so we are looking for someone who can pivot quickly and deal with surprises and unexpected twists with grace. Our ideal candidate will have a servant’s heart and be gifted in administration. We are looking for someone who naturally thinks about and enjoys all of the behind-the-scenes details necessary to support our ministry.    The Community Engagement Coordinator is a part time non-exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   General Administrative Duties: coordinate calendars, schedules, and meetings; send agendas, take notes, and distribute notes; order supplies and run errands; proofread, revise, and edit emails, collateral proposals, letters, and Power Point presentations. Data Management: work with Executive Director of Engagement & Development, Finance, Marketing, Donation Processing, and Development to gather information, assist with data entry, track stats, sort data, and create reports. Collaborate with Community Engagement Manager and program staff to create volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Support CityTeam in the Neighborhood with barrel drive logistics. Assist with the execution of special events for the Development Team. Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure background checks are completed for applicable volunteers before their volunteering opportunity begins. Manage Volunteer Hub, ensure accurate tracking of volunteer hours, run and submit reports, and provide support with Volunteer Hub. Create custom registration links, check-in sheets, and nametags for large groups. Host volunteer groups by confirming, welcoming, and overseeing the check in and out processes. Represent CityTeam and recruit volunteers at churches, schools, corporations, and other community service and volunteer fairs. Advocate for CityTeam, especially CityTeam Volunteer Program, with those in your circles of influence Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and residents. Regularly share volunteer news and pictures with the Marketing Department for social media purposes. Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Engagement & Development.   PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Some college coursework Computer literate and able to learn new software and computer programs quickly. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint Proficiency with G-Suite and file sharing Experience creating, revising, and editing presentations Professional written and spoken communication skills CA Driver’s License with a clean record   Preferred Education and Experience College degree Customer service or administrative experience Familiarity with Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Volunteer Hub, or other volunteer management software Familiarity with CityTeam, addiction, and homelessness   Physical Demands Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time For special events, stand for a long period of time and move nimbly around crowded spaces Bend, twist, & kneel Talk and hear Finger and hand dexterity to operate computer equipment Type minimum 45 CWPM Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Drive   Work Conditions This job typically operates in a warehouse environment that can be hot, cold, or drafty This position regularly works in a professional office environment This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines This role will need reliable transportation to regularly drive to various locations in the South Bay Days and hours of work will vary depending on department needs While the work schedule will primarily take place Monday-Friday during regular business hours, flexibility is necessary, as events frequently take place in the evening or on the weekend   Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam's Statement of Faith Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ Job Title:  Community Engagement Coordinator Area/Location:  Development / San Jose, CA Reports to:  Executive Director of Engagement & Development Subordinates:  n/a     Classification:  Coordinator / Part-time/ Non-exempt Salary:  Range starts at $20-hour, DOE

Director of Foundation Engagement – Full Time in Chattanooga, Tennessee   Function Raise financial support from medium and large foundations and corporations to help resource the many international ministries and ministry partners of AMG International and Word 2 Act. Short Job description The Director of Foundation Engagement will identify potential foundations and corporations that may have an interest in the various international ministries and ministry partners of AMG International and Word 2 Act, develop relationships with potential and current funders, prepare and submit grant proposals, and provide funding impact reports. This position will contribute to the securing of funds for programmatic and capital needs, working in collaboration with a small group of fundraising professionals who focus on other potential donors such as private individuals, churches and institutional donors. The Director of Foundation Engagement will be a motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic and excellent relation-building skills, and will be an integral part of the development teams at Word 2 Act and AMG International. Responsibility Responsible for analyzing and discovering potential funders and developing and managing grant requests related to relevant strategic programs and projects of AMG International and Word 2 Act in close cooperation with key administrators and project leaders of these respective organizations. Provide guidance from experience and information gathered at Word 2 Act and AMG International regarding strategic decisions that should be made to ensure synergetic matches between programs, projects and donors. Focus on relationship building, research, grant preparations, grant presentation and stewardship. Contribute to joint fundraising initiatives with other internal stakeholders as applicable. Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants. Write high-quality letters of inquiry (LOIs), compelling grant proposals and persuasive presentations of those proposals. Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials. Develop and maintain a comprehensive proposal and stewardship calendar, seeking to effectively cultivate relations between AMG International, Word 2 Act, and foundation/corporate funding partners. Perform other duties as assigned.   Objectives Secure needed funds from foundations and corporations to support the worldwide ministry efforts of Word 2 Act and AMG International. Build relationships with current and potential funders that lead to greater strategic partnerships, including collaboration and joint proposals from AMG International, Word 2 Act, and their network ministry partners. Work in collaboration with relevant key staff to ensure synergy is achieved in terms of fundraising activities between Word 2 Act, AMG International, and their international local partners. Provide assistance to AMG International, Word 2 Act partners in their fundraising efforts. Tasks Networking, funding partner identification and grant preparation: In collaboration with key administrators and stakeholders, help identify the most viable funding opportunities that support the mission, vision, and programmatic focus areas at Word 2 Act and AMG International. Develop and maintain detailed project listings and supporting materials that will serve as a clearinghouse for organizational information and aid in the grant preparation process. Regularly update grant language to ensure that new program initiatives and developments are accurately reflected in narratives. Identify appropriate fundraising partnerships through extensive research and analysis of private foundations and corporate funders. Develop strong relationships with current and prospective funders. Collaborate with fundraising staff from AMG International and Word 2 Act to define joint strategies, collaborating approaches, synergy and strategic relationship building. Give priority to identifying funding opportunities focused on projects and programs in countries where both Word 2 Act and AMG International are present and even have joint partners. Identify all requirements of grantees to ensure all necessary attachments are submitted on time. Develop compelling, effective and well-written grant proposals that will lead to additional resources for international ministry that will assist AMG International and Word 2 Act in the fiscal execution of their missions. Interact with funding organizations regarding status of grant applications. Maintain complete records of past and current proposals. Assess trends and developments of key programs and projects with project leaders and assess their potential for funding opportunities. Assist staff and local partners in submitting sound proposals by giving technical advice where needed. Monitoring Create a mechanism by which to monitor and track submitted, pending and on-going proposals. Have in place a means of identifying funding opportunities that can be presented to potential funders. Provide consistent and clear communication to key stakeholders regarding grant prospects, proposals, reporting requirements, and deadlines. Policy development Stay abreast of best practices in the grant writing field and incorporate those into the work being done, communicating the necessary information to key staff at Word 2 Act/AMG International. Contribute to policy development of both organizations related to donor funding in the USA. Coordination Coordinate foundation and corporate relations with other relevant partners and alliances of the two organizations. Collaborate with team members to assist with various fundraising projects. Qualifications 5-10 years of relevant working experiences in the area of foundations and corporate relations Bachelor’s Degree in communications, English writing or similar field, or equivalent experience required Track record in identifying funding opportunities among foundations and corporations through strong research skills Demonstrated ability to innovate and to write successful grant proposals Detail oriented, organized and deadline driven Proven ability to multitask and quickly adjust to change Ability to manage time effectively in order to complete tasks and meet ongoing deadlines Passion for international ministries Clear, precise and compelling writing skills with excellent follow through Very strong relation-building skills Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite applications, and grant research platforms, along with strong computer skills A relevant established professional network preferred Certification with the American Grant Writers’ Association, the Grant Professional Association, or Certified Fundraising Executive preferred but not required   Competencies Committed follower of Christ (protestant/ evangelical background) Results-driven and performance-based mindset and attitude Detailed oriented with excellent communication, grammar, networking, organizational, interpersonal and writing skills Desire to take initiative and manage numerous projects simultaneously Innovative and creative ability Strategic planner Systematic, fast, accurate, precise, concise, transparent and accountable Quick learner and adaptable to new approaches Able to work well in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision, while maintaining harmonious relationships   Compensation This is a full-time non-exempt position. Our competitive compensation package will be commensurate with experience and will include paid vacations, medical benefits, retirement plan and other benefits.   Organizational Missions AMG International is a gospel-first global ministry that meets people’s deepest needs — spiritual and physical — while inspiring hope, restoring lives and transforming communities in Jesus’ name. For more than 75 years, we have leveraged the insights of local leaders and churches, that know their communities best, to identify the right strategies to meet the deepest needs. Our primary methods include child and youth development, media evangelism, pastor training, church planting, medical care and disaster relief. Word 2 Act believes we are called to address the underlying causes of poverty and therefore exists to improve the lives of the needy by wisely stewarding the generosity of the prospered. Through its Dutch parent-organization Woord en Daad, Word2Act teams with on-the-ground partners in impoverished countries to carry out our mission: connecting people worldwide in their fight against poverty from a Christian perspective. Word2Act carries out her mission through projects of five areas of concentration: water, schooling, agronomics, jobs, and emergency relief. Word 2 Act builds strategic partnerships with international and local experts, leveraging each partner’s own expertise to its full potential. Word 2 Act is a registered 501c3 organization in the USA, established to raise funds for the projects and programs of Woord en Daad and its partner organizations. Woord en Daad connects people around the world in their fight against poverty from a Biblical perspective. We do this by working with our partner organizations in Africa, Asia and Central and South America, our supporter base in the Netherlands, social institutions, governments, enterprises and other sectors. Searching for synergy and strategic collaboration with these different actors, Woord en Daad strives to contribute to sustainable change in the multiple countries in which it operates.