Resource Developer

Pokagon Band Of Potwatomi Indians; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian is seeking a Resource Developer to secure external funding and resources for strategic initiatives. The role requires coordinating with tribal leadership, staff, and external agencies to design, budget, and submit comprehensive funding proposals.

Responsibilities include researching funding sources, preparing proposals, tracking deadlines, and presenting results. A strong preference for experience with Native American communities is noted, with eligibility

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or resource development, or three years of related work experience with writing or research as primary responsibility (non-AI assisted).
• Submission of a non-AI writing sample upon applying is required.
• Strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders to develop funding proposals.
• Clear communication skills for writing and speaking with respect to different audiences.
• Ability to research potential funding sources and complete proposal requirements.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail with accurate materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and funding mechanisms to maximize external revenues/resources.
• Lead all phases of proposal process including program design, goals, outcomes, budgets, narratives, timelines, and partnerships.
• Research potential funding sources and network with external agencies.
• Discuss fund requirements with stakeholders and tribal leadership.
• Coordinate activities, prepare correspondence and presentation materials.
• Meet with funding sources to learn opportunities and requirements.
• Track proposal deadlines and ensure timely execution.
• Travel locally and regionally for training and meetings.
• Submit status reports for in-progress, pending, and awarded proposals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independent work

Discretion

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Bachelor degree in a related field

Six years of demonstrated funding proposal experience

Tools

MS Office applications

MS Excel

Funding agency portals

Job description

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Resource Developer

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2250

Commitment to Citizen Service:

Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.

Position Summary: Responsible for securing external funding and other resources to support the Pokagon Band’s strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Develop proposals and other funding mechanisms to maximize external revenues/resource for the Band.
• In collaboration with the departmental staff, responsible for the development of all phases of the proposal process including program design, goals and objectives, outcomes and evaluation, budget and budget justification, project narrative, timelines and work plans, partnerships, memoranda of agreement and letters of support, charts and graphs, and all other related documents.
• Conduct research on potential funding sources; network with external agencies regarding potential funding sources.
• Discuss program requirements and sources of funds with various stakeholders, including department staff and tribal leadership.
• Confer with program staff to outline how funds are to be used and to explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.
• Prepare funding proposals according to required format for submission to funding agency.
• Coordinate project activities, prepare correspondence and presentation materials.
• Meet with representatives of funding sources and others, as needed, to learn of funding opportunities and requirements for securing the funding.
• Meet with department staff regularly to discuss project goals and related funding opportunities.
• Assist in preparing Request for Proposals for bid and/or solicitations in accordance with funding requirements
• Track proposal deadlines and coordinate their timely execution.
• Travel locally and out of the area, as required, for job related training; attend all internal and external meetings and functions, as required.
• Track in-progress, pending, submitted and awarded proposals, and submit status reports, as requested.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Equipment

• Standard office equipment.
• Systems used: MS Office applications, and Internet.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or resource development, or a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience, with writing or research being a primary responsibility (non-AI assisted). Submission of a non-AI writing sample upon applying for the position is required.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work professionally with diverse stakeholders to develop all aspects of a funding proposal
• Clear communication skills with the ability to write and speak with clarity and respect, adapting style for different audiences.
• Ability to conduct research to find possible resource opportunities and to complete proposal requirements
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize projects effectively to ensure timely task and project completion.
• Attention-to-detail, producing accurate work, proofread carefully, and maintaining complete and accurate materials
• Ability to handle, at times, a high volume of work
• Proactively seeks solutions and uses available tools to solve challenges
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
• Utmost discretion is required when working with sensitive, confidential material and information.
• Strong skills with MS Office applications; basic experience in MS Excel; experience with funding agency portals
• Experience working with Native American communities preferred.
• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education
• Instead of 3 years of related work, a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals (non-AI assisted)
• Strong knowledge of Federal funding regulations
• Experience with strategic planning and logic model development

TIER I and TIER II requirements plus

• Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education or in lieu of the Education
• Instead of related work experience, a minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals (non-AI assisted)
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions, including updating policies and procedures
• Some program evaluation experience preferred

Indian Preference

• Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Physical Requirements

• Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel as needed is required.