What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants and Development Assistant position at ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL?
Job Details
Job Title: Grants Research & Reports Manager
Reports to: Vice President of Grants & Community Engagement
Job Status: Full Time
Job Title: Grants Research Assistant
Reports to: Vice President of Grants, Community & Capital Development
Job Status: Full-Time
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated!
St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, home-like setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100 . In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said:
This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are.
Our organization has grown dramatically in the 35 years since we were established and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advances to care for individuals of all ages. We are excited for you to join our organization to advance the mission and operational effectiveness for our continued growth to serve the community.
Position Summary:
The Grants Research Assistant provides the research needed to advance Individual and Foundation support for St. Ann Center and is responsible for ensuring timely completion of the organizations obligations to its funders in the areas of Grant Reports and Media Recognition. This position works in a team environment and reports directly to the VP of Grants & Community Engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Foundations Support :
- Maintain up-to-date Grants Calendar to schedule and track Grant Requests and Grant Reports.
- Research Foundations to identify potential funding opportunities.
- Track and ensure all Foundation gifts are recognized as appropriate in media releases, website, annual reports and social media.
- Maintain Grants Department filing system (physical and electronic files) for maximum efficiency.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Individual Donor & Marketing Support:
- New donor search support: research potential candidates for solicitation as new individual donors utilizing web-based search techniques, Linked-In, media outlets, and donor search software.
- Maintain donor database in Raisers Edge for accuracy and completeness; add new donors, and update existing donors.
- Provide telephone support for periodic outgoing call campaigns by placing calls to donors in our database with script-guided talking points.
- Support St. Ann Centers fundraising activities and community outreach events by attending and supporting the activity (Indaba Ball, Gala, golf outing, Indaba bandshell, exhibiting events, etc.)
Education/Training:
Bachelors Degree.
Skills/Abilities:
- High degree of reliability, focus and follow-through
- Ability to do quick and thorough research on funders
- Solid database experience (Raisers Edge experience a plus)
- Systematic approach to work
- Cooperative attitude / team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
