Resource Development Specialist - Parttime

Job Summary: Grant Resource Specialist

ORGANIZATION: ACT Lawrence is an award-winning non-profit community development corporation (CDC) whose mission is to empower people to achieve their goals and dreams by providing opportunities for financial capability, community engagement & personal growth. The organization’s primary focus is Lawrence, MA in housing, youth, families, training, and financial capability. We serve 17500 annually throughout all our programs and services.

POSITION SUMMARY: ACT Lawrence is seeking a dynamic and committed Resource Development Specialist to join our team. The Resource Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in securing funding, cultivating relationships with donors and partners, and driving initiatives to support our programs and services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, and solicit funding opportunities from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, businesses, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and data for grant proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Research and analyze funding prospects, grant opportunities, and trends in philanthropy to inform fundraising strategies.
• Manage grant application processes, including proposal writing, budget development, and submission deadlines.
• Coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and other initiatives to engage donors and raise awareness of ACT Lawrence's mission and impact.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop fundraising materials, donor communications, and marketing collateral.
• Maintain accurate donor records, gift acknowledgments, and grant reports in the organization's database.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, or a related field.
• Preferred - Minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or resource development.
• Proven track record of successfully securing funding from diverse sources, including individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government grants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate the organization's mission and impact to donors and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising databases (experience with donor management software preferred).
• Commitment to the mission and values of ACT Lawrence and the communities we serve.

JOB TYPE: Part-time: 20-25 hours per week, flexibility required to work on/ sensitive deadlines.

COMPENSATION: Experience base, plus performance-based incentives.

This is a grant-funded position for a period of 12 months.

How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to Ehernandez@Actlawrence.org. Please include "Resume and Cover Letter" in the subject line of the email.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.35 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Extended hours

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawrence, MA 01840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person