Development Officer, Foundation Relations

WGVU; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403B employer/employee contributions,

Tuition waived for undergraduate and"

Up to four weeks vacation

Work-Life Program

Benefits on website

Job summary

WGVU seeks a Development Officer, Foundation Relations in Grand Rapids, MI to oversee grants opportunities and align funding with technology, education, IDEA, programming, and community impact. You will liaise with the GVSU Office of Sponsored Programs, Institutional Advancement, and Grants Accounting to manage funded projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of grant writing experience, with strong communication and proficiency in Raiser's Edge/CRM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of grant writing experience in nonprofit, public broadcasting, or education.
• Experience researching, writing, and administering grants.
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate on proposals.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement funded projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge/CRM and other software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants administration, research funders, evaluate RFPs, track funded projects.
• Write, review, and edit proposals to foundations and funders.
• Identify and secure philanthropic gifts from foundations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal funders.
• Provide leadership for identifying and stewarding major foundation grant makers.
• Serve as liaison between WGVU and GVSU offices and accounting.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Project management

Research

Budget monitoring

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge/CRM

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Monday.com

Job description

Development Officer, Foundation Relations-WGVU

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Benefits are effective on the first day of employment!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered.
• Generous 403B contributions by employer and employee are fully vested after 2 years.
• Tuition is waived for undergraduate and graduate courses!
• Up to four weeks of accrued vacation.
• Work-Life Program to assist in achieving a balanced life between work and personal needs.
• More benefits can be found on our website at https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/

Summary:

This position oversees grant funding opportunities that support WGVU goals and priorities in the areas of technology, education, IDEA, programming, community impact, and other areas as they arise. This role serves as a liaison between WGVU, the GVSU Office of Sponsored Programs, University Institutional Advancement, and GVSU Grants Accounting.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of successful grant writing experience in nonprofit, public broadcasting, or educational setting.
• Proven experience in researching, writing, and administering grants.
• Ability to take initiative, collaborate, and use innovative techniques to prepare grant applications.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement funded projects.
• Ability to monitor budgets and expenditures to adhere to grant agreements.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment in which integrity, collaboration, respect, and a strong work ethic are valued.
• Experience with various computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Monday.com, Raiser's Edge/CRM, etc).
• Commitment to WGVU's vision of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a collaborative multiplatform culture and environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and work self-sufficiently with little direction when required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on location as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for the grants administration process, including researching potential funders, evaluating RFPs, overseeing management of funded projects, as well as tracking and reporting requirements.
• Write, review, and edit proposals to foundations and other potential funders.
• Identify, manage, and secure philanthropic gifts from private, corporate, and public foundations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal funding agencies.
• Provide leadership for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major foundation grant makers to increase gifts to WGVU.
• Work to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with foundation sector and community organizations.
• Serve as a liaison between WGVU, the GVSU Office of Sponsored Programs, University Institutional Advancement, and GVSU Grants Accounting.
• Manage a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Salary: Salary range of $57,500 - $67,000, commensurate with experience.

Division: WGVU

Campus: City - Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Innovator mentality
• Fosters inclusive and equitable community
• Well-being oriented
• Asset mindset
• Acts with integrity
• Emotionally intelligent
• Collaborative teamwork
• Empowering