Special Initiative Project Coordinator

Fund for Southern Communities; Indiana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Fund for Southern Communities in Indiana seeks a Special Initiative Project Coordinator to help manage the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative and the SBGW grant program, working with BBCF, Tides Foundation, and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund to expand grantmaking and program services.

The role requires collaboration, strong communication, nonprofit sector knowledge, and willingness to travel and meet deadlines, with duties spanning programs, donor relations, and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Progressive social change orientation is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• College degree preferred; Master’s Degree a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the nonprofit sector and philanthropic community.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and database software.
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines.
• Self-discipline and self-starter attitude.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and events.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Results-oriented with professional appearance.
• Willingness to travel including weekends.
• Experience collaborating with diverse organizations in the South.

Responsibilities

• Manage Community Investment Fund Initiative.
• Coordinate SBGW grant activities with other cohorts.
• Coordinate technical assistance workshops and offerings for grantees and potential grantees.
• Manage the Grantee Partners Database Program.
• Manage Donor Database.
• Develop content for Annual Report, e-newsletters, brochures and other needed materials.
• Development of PR materials and increasing public awareness.
• Update website content in concert with webmaster.
• Provide leadership towards implementing FSC's mission and goals.
• Represent FSC in philanthropic networks regionally and nationally.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Meetings & events coordination

Time management

Team collaboration

Public relations

Travel flexibility

Nonprofit sector knowledge

Database software

Education

College degree preferred

Master’s Degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Position Summary

The Special Initiative Project Coordinator will function as part of a team, working multiple areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities consist of management of the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative, Southern Black Girls and Women’s (SBGW) grant initiative supported by the Tides Foundation. This position will work in partnership with other SBGW Team at Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF), Fund for Southern Communities (FSC) and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund (TIF). Additional responsibilities include implementation of grant-making, development and other program and member-service related activities. Will handle some administrative duties related to the day-to-day office operation for the project.

Hiring Status: Temporary/Part-time

Direct Report: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Special Initiative Project Coordinator will function as part of a team, working multiple areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities consist of management of the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative, Southern Black Girls and Women’s (SBGW) grant initiative supported by the Tides Foundation. This position will work in partnership with other SBGW Team at Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF), Fund for Southern Communities (FSC) and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund (TIF). Additional responsibilities include implementation of grant-making, development and other program and member-service related activities. Will handle some administrative duties related to the day-to-day office operation for the project.

Job Requirements

• Progressive social change orientation necessary
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• College degree preferred, Master’s Degree a plus
• Thorough knowledge of the non-profit sector and philanthropic community
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines
• Must be self-disciplined & self-starter
• Ability to coordinate meetings and special events
• Ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks
• Results oriented
• Professional appearance as required
• Good motivational and organization skills
• Substantial commitment of time, some night meetings, and travel (including weekends)
• Demonstrated ability to work with different types of people and organizations in the South.

Mental Requirements

• It is crucial that the candidate be able to organize a variety of tasks and instructions
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to track multiple projects from start to finish
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to work as a member of the team

Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to:

Programs

• Manage Community Investment Fund Initiative
• Coordinating SBGW grant activities, in collaboration with other cohorts
• Coordinate technical assistance workshops and offerings for grantees & potential grantees
• Manage the Grantee Partners Database Program
• Manage Donor Database

Public Relations

• Manage development of content for Annual Report, e-newsletters, brochures and other needed materials.
• Development of PR materials
• Increase general public awareness through appropriate activities
• Ability to update the website content in concert with web-master

Work in cooperation with the Executive Director and Anchor Organizations to:

• Provide leadership towards implementing the mission and goals of the
• Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and Casey Foundation Grant
• Represent FSC personal contacts, networking opportunities, media, etc.
• Be an advocate for FSC’s mission and philosophy with donors, grantees and the public
• Represent FSC in philanthropic networks regionally and nationally, and promote the concept of community based philanthropy

Organizational Relationship

Works well with cohorts, staff, interns, core partners, and volunteers

** Position Description is Subject to Change **