Senior Development Associate
Resilience Force
Remote
Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2025
Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Development Associate will assist the senior leadership team in implementation of fundraising plans to support the short and long-term philanthropic needs of Resilience Force and its wholly owned subsidiary, Resilience Works. This role will be essential to the success of Resilience Works through mapping government funding, as well as submitting and securing grants and contracts.
You should apply if you are excited to help nurture the growth of Resilience Force and Resilience Works, and have a passion for supporting workers’ rights and remedying inequitable preparation for, and recovery from disasters caused by climate change. Resilience Force is proud to be a racial and social justice-oriented organization, and we reflect this commitment in our staff, including at leadership levels. We want to continue to cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who represent diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Fundraising Management and Support
Provide fundraising support to the Executive and Managing Directors, including but not limited to: prospect and funder tracking follow-up communication proposal and report writing Donor and partner engagement, cultivation, and stewardship
Mapping federal, state- and county-level government funding opportunities in key states, in particular, California, Louisiana, Florida and North Carolina
Preparing applications and responses to RFPs Support the Managing Director in building out and keeping fresh the prospective donor pipeline, with an eye especially towards building out RF’s major gifts portfolio
Track and develop state and federal government grant proposals on behalf of RF and our social enterprise, Resilience Works
Research and Program Management Support
Research and identify prospective funders and other potential funding channels for programming and advocacy work
Draft and track deadlines for grant proposals, reports, Letters of Intent, concept notes, overviews, updates, and other documents for funders and key external partners
Provide support regarding all activities related to funding proposals, including drafting materials and tracking progress
Grant administration for government awards
Departmental Support
Manage development communications and meetings, including agenda development and project management
Maintain files, documents, and shared communications systems
Fulfill other duties to support the Managing Director, as needed
Requirements
At least 3 years of experience in a community-organizing environment, non-profit and/or progressive movement work
At least 2 years of experience in government and institutional philanthropy grant writing and familiarity with advocacy and/or nonprofit sectors
Proven self-starter with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders in nonprofit organizations, government, foundations, private sector are a plus
Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to travel periodically for work as needed
Approach work with passion, idealism, integrity, and a positive attitude
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
The salary range for this position is $90-100K and will be commensurate with experience.
Our benefits include a 401(k) with 4% matching contributions, five weeks of paid vacation, 100% employer-paid health insurance (includes vision and dental) for employees, paid short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
How to Apply for this Job
hiring@resilienceforce.org
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