Hybrid Corporate & Foundation Relations Grants Officer bei Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities · Minneapolis, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Minneapolis
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?
Catholic Charities is the place for you!
Corporate & Foundation Relations Grants Officer
Elliot Park Campus
The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.
As the need for our services grows and becomes increasingly complex, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond. We respond in three ways – preventing poverty, meeting basic needs in times of crisis, and creating pathways out of poverty.
WAGE RANGE: $86,000 - $91,000, annual
CORE COMPETENCIES |
Inclusion & Belonging – Plays a critical role in creating an inclusive and belonging culture by modeling key behaviors and actions. Conflict Management – Is able to confront conflict, have an openness to dialogue, with an intent to resolve the conflict. Collaboration - Plays an active role in group dynamics to work together and solve problems.
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JOB GROUP COMPETENCIES |
Self-Management - Ability to work independently with little oversight. Takes direction willingly and is involved in the continuous improvement and efficiencies of work. Customer/Client Focus - Models Customer/Client thinking and focus, while confronting conflict and having an openness for dialogue Flexibility - Adapts to changing work demands and circumstances without difficulty. Maintains composure and effectiveness under demanding circumstances.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) Grants Officer position is a critical position in funding the region’s largest social service agency, focusing on securing funding across numerous programs from a well-developed and longstanding list of philanthropic institutions. In conjunction with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and other internal departments within Catholic Charities, the CFR Grants Officer determines appropriate funding sources by researching eligibility and submitting timely grant proposals and reports to support Catholic Charities’ strategic goals of maximizing financial support from private funders.
The Grants Officer also works closely with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to execute strategic initiatives to increase engagement with corporate and foundation funders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
60%
- Proactively cultivates relationships with funders in anticipation of soliciting grants, including general operating, capital funding and other program funding.
- Determine sources and schedules of CFR grants, communicates proposal activity in an accurate and timely manner, and identifies and pursues other funding as required to reach annual agency fundraising goal.
30%
- Tracks proposal activity, maintains records and generates reports as required via
Raiser’s Edge, SharePoint and hard copy files.
- Maintains working knowledge of all Catholic Charities’ programs and projects and
collaborates internally, as needed.
10%
- Schedules and provides preparation materials for meetings with Corporate/Foundation representatives and the Catholic Charities’ Executive Team, including the CEO.
- Partners in building corporate/foundation relation strategies; especially in conjunction with Volunteer Services.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or English and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Without a degree, five or more (5+) years of relative experience.
- Research experience and knowledge of all aspects of fundraising required; previous government grant writing experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Raiser's Edge, Excel, Microsoft products and database tools required.
- Must have valid driver’s license, with good driving record, and ability to operate a
- vehicle when necessary to carry out duties.
- Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
CPR | No |
Driving | No |
Operating specialized machinery (additional assessment may be required) | No |
Walking or standing > 2 hours/shift | No |
Lifting up to 25lbs without assistance | No |
Lifting up to 50lbs without assistance | No |
Physically restraining clients | No |
Note: Responsibilities and functions outlined in this document are not all inclusive and may change, as determined by the needs of Catholic Charities and/or specific program or site requirements.
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