The Resource Development Specialist’s (RDS) primary focus is to help raise funding for El Centro to help the organization grow and meet its mission. This is done through researching funding opportunities, writing powerful grant proposals that lead to funding, engaging with corporations and donors, and completing grant reports that finalize projects and leave lasting relationships in good standing with funders and donors for future growth and continued collaboration. The RDS should have strong written communication skills, experience in writing successfully awarded grants, background in fund raising with corporate partners and individual donors and demonstrate solid organizational and time management skills.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Organize grant proposal and reporting due dates and deadlines in the agency’s grant calendar, setting up timely reminders for appropriate staff involved in the grant, and sending documents and needed communications to staff.
Research funding opportunities on a weekly basis that support the development of the organization, current programs, and new projects, at the local, state, and federal level.
Attend informational meetings hosted by foundations and funders about grant opportunities, reporting back findings to VPCE and Leadership team.
Provide timely communication with funders, replying to requests via email, phone, or grantee portals.
Write successful grant proposals (about 13-14 a quarter / 4-5 a month) and reports in a timely manner, completing all narrative sections, working with Directors, the Leadership team, and program staff to obtain grant information and inspiration about the work the grant is funding.
Maintain positive relationships with program staff and Leadership, meeting regularly to discuss grant proposals and objectives to sustain deep understanding and connection of the work El Centro does.
Contribute to El Centro’s fundraising campaigns and efforts including (but not limited to): planning and implementing of fall and spring campaigns, helping facilitate Conectando con Cafecito quarterly events, writing corporate sponsorship letters for funding and maintaining engaged partnerships (at least 40 letters during the year), and providing donor follow-up and appreciation.
Update agency collateral and ensure its distribution: newsletter (quarterly), annual report, case statements for each part of theory of change (annually), mid-year annual appeal, end-of-year annual appeal, testimonials (as requested), thank-you cards/letters (as requested), and other documents as assigned.
Adhere to grant and community partner guidelines in grant writing, demonstrating how El Centro is a good steward of grant funds and opportunities.
Enter and maintain accurate information in grant tracking systems (internal Excel spreadsheets), organizing grant documents in Share Point, and run program reports from MAACLink database when needed.
Support and contribute to positive public relations of El Centro, establishing and maintaining positive, effective relationships with funders, corporate partners, and donors.
Support and contribute to a workplace that aspires to become culturally competent by helping us work with others to facilitate sensitivity, openness, and respect to people regardless of differences.
Perform all other duties as assigned by VPCE and/or others from the Leadership team.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· A bachelor’s degree in writing, communication, journalism, marketing, or related field
· 3-5 years of work experience in successful grant writing, communications, and/or marketing
o Experience within the non-profit sector preferred
o Experience with Federal grant writing preferred
· Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred, but not required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Attitude, knowledge, and skills to write culturally competent content that accurately reflects and positively shares about the Latino, Spanish speaking, immigrant communities El Centro serves
· Ability to work in-person at El Centro’s administrative office during regular hours of operation, but with flexibility to attend in-person meetings outside of the office and outside of regular hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time to handle responsibilities and working on multiple projects
• Organizational skills to keep track of proposal and reporting deadlines
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrate great relational, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills
• Deep understanding of Latino cultural, openness to learn, and cultural humility with the ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively