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High Rocks is a growing organization seeking a team member in our Development Office. Responsibilities include a range of duties, including grant writing and reporting, private donor management, community outreach, evaluation, and data collection. Strong candidates for this position will have a background in fundraising, grant writing, and community outreach and will be able to work in a team setting.

Applicants with excellent writing skills who are comfortable communicating with donors are preferred. At High Rocks, we value an unwavering commitment to excellence and honesty and a deep understanding of our programs and operations. We believe that all of our team members are learning and growing at High Rocks and place a strong emphasis on continued training and professional development. We operate seven transformational programs for young people in West Virginia and beyond, with a budget of $3 million, which the successful candidate in this role, will help to generate.

Please consider applying even if you do not meet all the qualifications but think you would be a strong fit. Training is available.

Salary: $44,000 – $58,000, depending on education and experience. Based in Hillsboro, WV, with some potential to work in Lewisburg part of the week. This position is full-time, at-will, with eligibility for benefits including flexible workplace, health, vacation, and retirement, and professional development opportunities. Final job title will reflect the selected applicant’s level of responsibility and experience.

Fundraising, Outreach, and Evaluation Manager (100%),

Grant Writing and Reporting (45%)

• Serve on the Development Team
• Provide direct support for the Development Director
• Manage the Grants Calendar
• Support for Development Director to develop funder relationships
• Grant Writing
• Grants Management, making sure project milestones are on track in partnership with Executive Director, Director of Programs, and program staff
• Grant reporting, including authoring narrative reports, performance measures, and outcome deliverables. Reviewing grant financial reports produced by the Business Office.

Private Donor Management (10%)

• Stewarding, cultivating, developing, and overseeing relationships with existing donors and new prospects.
• Build private donor base database, utilizing Salesforce or other software tools available.
• Regular private donor communication, including newsletters and meetings.

Community Outreach and Recruiting (20%)

• Ensure High Rocks programs are well-known in the community, the state, and the region.
• Cultivate partner relationships, including schools, non-profit partners, and employer partners.
• Support participant recruitment so programs are full at recruiting targets across the organization.
• Support customers recruitment to meet and exceed targets to build customer base at our social enterprises.

Evaluation and Data Collection (10%)

• Coordinate the High Rocks program evaluation plan.
• Serve as a liaison to our external evaluator.
• Support programs by facilitating data collection and provided synthesized program data back to programs.
• Collect and quantify data for grant management tracking purposes.
• Facilitate regular evaluation meetings.

Direct Programmatic Support (15%)

• Support for High Rocks programs, including trips, events, and camps, as needed

Reports to: Director of Development

To apply: Please send a letter of interest or cover letter, resumé, and references to Generation WV, Attn: Evan Nelson, evan@generationwv.org and Melanie Taylor, melanie@generationwv.org .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillsboro, WV 24946: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person