 | | | | Development Associate The Development Associate will be encouraged to develop an
understanding of the whole organization and foster effective teamwork and
communication with all staff members. The Development Associate may recruit and
hire interns (unpaid) to assist with grant and report writing.
Job Description
The Development Associate (Foundations & Grants) works with the Development Director to manage the foundation grant fundraising channel of Sightline’s development program, including foundation research, program planning, and the writing of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports. The position reports to the Development Director and works closely with the Executive Director, Program Directors, and the Development Team (staff, interns and governors).
The Development Associate will be encouraged to develop an understanding of the whole organization and foster effective teamwork and communication with all staff members. The Development Associate may recruit and hire interns (unpaid) to assist with grant and report writing.
The Development Associate (Foundations & Grants) will:
Coordinate Program Planning
- Manage Sightline’s internal grant-planning calendar.
- In partnership with Development Director, plan, revise and strategize (annually and quarterly) upcoming proposals and reports, coordinating activities, and executing plans.
- Conduct research to identify prospective foundation funding sources.
- Assist with preparation for foundation relations activities of the Executive Director and Development Director (i.e., meeting planning).
- Recommend process improvements concerning project management within the foundations relations and grant writing program.
Write, Edit & Administrate
- Write letters of intent, proposals and reports, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
- Organize and maintain resource and background materials, e.g., templates, accolades, and media coverage.
- Ensure that grants awarded are recorded and acknowledged in a timely manner.
- Communicate conditions, expectations or restrictions established by funding sources with the Development Director, entering into the grant-planning calendar or database for future reference.
- Recommend process improvements concerning grant writing and administrative activities.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
- Strong editing skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
- Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
- Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
- Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
- Strong contributor in team environments.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years experience with grant writing.
- Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
- Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
- Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Able to monitor and meet income goals.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a full-time, Seattle-based position reporting to the Development Director with a starting salary range of $36,000-$40,000 (+ 10% retirement). Sightline offers a generous personal leave and benefits package, including: four weeks paid vacation, ten sick days, nine holidays, health and dental coverage for employee and dependents, retirement plan (provided through an employer contribution equal to 10% of salary), annual bus pass, and professional development opportunities. Sightline values diversity in its team.
To Apply:
Email or send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples (we prefer you email us a PDF file) to Mieko Van Kirk at mieko@sightline.org. Position open until filled. |
