The Boy & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is looking to fill this awesome opportunity!
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The Director, Foundation & Government Relations (Director) is responsible for managing and monitoring
implementation of annual fundraising plans as related to foundation and
government funding sources. In addition, the Director facilitates and
administers proposal development, grant activities and/or strategic
partnerships with business and industry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and implement a comprehensive
fundraising plan for private foundations and governmental funding sources.
- Support annual fundraising goals through prospect identification, grant
writing and management of stewardship activities for all grant funding sources
within his/her line of sight.
- Meet and achieve all annual financial goals and expectations
- Cultivate relationships and maintain regular communication with key
government and foundation contacts.
- Work with Club and HQ staff to ensure that grants are managed in compliance
with all applicable federal and state regulations.
-Work in concert with Grants department to ensure funding requirements are met.
- Work closely with program staff to support current funding needs and
proactively identify future needs supporting the strategic objectives of the
organization.
- Handle a donor portfolio and track all funding related activities in donor
database.
- Support acknowledgement, stewardship and recognition activities as
appropriate.
- Offer guidance on strategic project planning, research, grant proposal
development and grants administration.
- Facilitate and support strategic partnership activities with
business/industry, community organizations and other entities by participating
in partnership meetings.
- Assist in negotiations of roles and duties, and assist with the drafting of
supportive documents.
- Research and maintain current information related to populations targeted by
organization programming.
- Maintain close contact with assigned staff to provide technical assistance in
matters of fund development; interact regularly with senior management and
other staff and as assigned with BGCGW's Metropolitan Board of Directors, regional
boards and committees.
QUALIFICATIONS,
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED
- Four year degree from an accredited college or
university, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of five years work experience writing and
managing government and foundation grants.
- Possess the ability to function as a team leader and
facilitate effective delegation of tasks as well as the ability to build
rapport among colleagues and sustain positive professional relationships.
- Experience with grants processes in a nonprofit
environment (use of DonorPerfect strongly preferred)
- Must possess a thorough understanding of the laws,
regulations or requirements contained in OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122. Knowledge
of generally accepted accounting principles, cost recovery through grant
budgeting
- The ability to identify and leverage talents of
others in order to meet organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated competence in data analysis, data
collection, and data presentation.
- High integrity; demonstrated ability to collaborate
with a wide range of individuals and groups; respect for diversity.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, facilitation,
marketing, budgeting, planning, oral and written communication skills.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS
- Requires the ability to speak, hear, use a personal
computer for standard business communications, and the ability to lift up to 15
lbs.
- The ability to travel independently between locations
and attend meetings outside of regular operating hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to
modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In
addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
