Development Associate

Listings Project LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a Development Associate to spearhead grant writing and funding opportunities. This role involves collaborating with the Executive Director to create effective funding strategies, researching potential donors, and generating compelling proposals. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have a proven track record in securing funding, along with excellent organizational and analytical skills. This position offers flexibility with remote work options, while requiring occasional travel to Catskill, NY. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering intellectual growth and learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with grant writing experience.
• Proven track record of securing funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and apply for grant funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with ED to develop funding strategies and proposals.
• Maintain a grants calendar and database for submissions.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Development Associate will be responsible for identifying, researching, and applying for grant foundation and individual donor funding opportunities to support existing and planned program activities of MSCEL. In addition, they will assist the Executive Director (ED) in other administrative tasks related to MSCEL operations.

The ideal candidate has previous experience and proven success in the development field, is self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks.

Duties

1. Collaborate with ED in the creation of a funding strategy (inclusive of grant seeking).
2. Research and identify new foundation, individual, corporate, and government support that aligns with MSCEL objectives. Then recommend a prioritized list of funders to seek support from.
3. Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents for grants.
4. Create a “grants language library” that will house agreed-to template language.
5. Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies, organizations, and individuals.
6. Collaborate with ED to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
7. Develop and maintain a grants calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports.
8. Build and maintain a grants database which will store all submitted materials and funder paperwork.
9. Remain up to date on current issues relative to grant proposals.
10. Meet regularly with ED/Board/Advisory Board to discuss current and new funding needs.
11. Act as the administrative point of contact between ED and internal/external demands, including faculty, staff, and students’ interactions in the lead-up to each program.
12. Maintain calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, Zoom meetings, and travel.
13. Assist with purchases of materials and ensuring operation of equipment.
14. Assist with expenditure management and budget tracking.
15. Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information, provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems, recording meeting discussions.
16. Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Grant writing experience, preferably with an education focus.
3. Experience demonstrating a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities.
4. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills.
5. Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.
6. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel), and database management skills.
7. Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy.

Hours and Location

This position starts immediately and is categorized as Contract, at 15-20 hours per week for the first 3 months. After this period, a full-time position may be considered. Compensation ranges from $30-$45/hour, commensurate with experience.
The position can be remote, but it is a requirement of all candidates that they must be able to travel to Catskill, NY, at least biweekly (housing can be provided for one to two nights at a time if needed).

How to Apply

To apply, email a cover letter and resume, including a minimum of three references to info at matthewstrother.org.

About Us

We are a non-profit center of learning providing intellectual retreats in a farm in Catskill, New York, just two hours north of New York City.
We are dedicated to the pursuit of learning and intellectual inquiry, without expectation for an end product.
The Matthew Strother Center for the Examined Life is a place where sharing and cultivating knowledge are ends in themselves.