Development Manager at VOA Mid-States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Writing, Donor Relations, Proposal Development, Post-Award Management, Corporate Communication, Resource Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Grantseeker, Raisers Edge, Editing, Strategic Planning

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

POSITION TITLE: Development Manager LOCATION: Louisville, KY STATUS: Full Time, Salary, Exempt PROGRAM: External Affairs REPORTS TO: VP of External Relations INTRODUCTION: Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements. BENEFITS: Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following: Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal Plans Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Employee discounts *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one Work Culture Commitment Committee Justice Committee Integrity Committee Compassion Committee Retention Committee Training & Development VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program VOA University - Staff Development VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development JOB SUMMARY & QUALIFICATIONS: The Development Manager position advances Volunteers of America Mid-States’s mission by supporting development initiatives, managing the full lifecycle of grants (pre and post award management), corporate and foundation communication, and donor relations to support program development, expansions, and sustainability. The position works closely with the Director of Grants, Sr. Director of Business Development, the Vice President of External Relations, and the Board Liaison. * Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and a minimum of two years’ experience in grant writing, development, donor relations, or related field. * Superior command of spoken and written English, including the ability to write clear, structured, articulate proposals, and strong editing skills. * Ability to persuasively present projects from a broad array of program areas. * Skills in planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within a set timeframe. * Track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to research, plan, develop, and manage proposals. * High level Microsoft Office Skills are essential * Experience with Grantseeker and Raisers Edge software is preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Review RFPs and proposal guidelines and clearly communicate these requirements to program staff to produce strong proposals. 2. Write, edit, and assemble required documents in collaboration with program leadership in a timely manner. 3. Manage the post-award management for funders, including progress reports. 4. Build and maintain relationships with donors and corporate partners, including donor phone calls and coordinating calls with Board Liaison. 5. Support Donor Relations Manager and VP of External Relations with fund development efforts. 6. Assist the Director of Grants in the annual and ongoing grant planning process. 7. Oversee proposal development for local government, corporate, and foundation opportunities. 8. Other duties as assigned. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Development Manager supports development initiatives by managing the full lifecycle of grants and maintaining relationships with donors and corporate partners. They are responsible for writing proposals and overseeing post-award reporting to ensure program sustainability.