Grants and Fund Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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

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