Bilingual Grant & Fundraising Associate

Self-Help For The Elderly; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help for the Elderly in San Francisco seeks a Fund Development professional to write grant proposals, liaise with media and external stakeholders, and coordinate fundraising events. You will recruit, retain, and supervise internal and external volunteers while supporting the Fund Development Director and team.

The position requires strong grant-writing skills, event management experience, donor-relations focus, and bilingual English/Chinese abilities; occasional lifting and driving are

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience in Fund Development is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office and the Internet; familiarity with Chinese word processing is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese; bi-literate.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Driving is required with valid CA license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities from government sources and other funders; write grant proposals and appeal letters.
• Liaise with media, external stakeholders, and vendors; draft press releases and PSA pieces; prepare media kits.
• Develop media clipping reports; manage the agency’s In the News webpage.
• Provide translation support and act as on-site translator/emcee as needed.
• Maintain digital/photo library; manage donor database and prospect tracking.
• Oversee the volunteer program and update volunteer information.
• Assist with supervising Fund Development staff.
• Plan and execute fundraising events; coordinate execution and logistics.

Skills

Grant writing

Public relations

Event coordination

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Job description

Self-Help for the Elderly in San Francisco seeks a Fund Development professional to write grant proposals, liaise with media and external stakeholders, and coordinate fundraising events. You will recruit, retain, and supervise internal and external volunteers while supporting the Fund Development Director and team.

The position requires strong grant-writing skills, event management experience, donor-relations focus, and bilingual English/Chinese abilities; occasional lifting and driving are