Self-Help for the Elderly · 2 months ago
Fund Development Specialist
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $72K/yrSelf-Help for the Elderly is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. They are seeking a Fund Development Specialist who will be responsible for writing grant proposals, managing fundraising events, and liaising with media and stakeholders to support the organization's fundraising efforts.
Elder CareHealth CareNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Researches funding opportunities from government sources and other funders, write grant proposals and appeal letters and works cross-functionally with senior management and agency staff to prepare the timely submission of responses to funding opportunities and reports
Composes and publishes news articles about Self-Help for the Elderly
Liaises with media, external stakeholders, and vendors. Drafts press releases, creates public service announcement (PSA) pieces and prepares media kits
Develops media clippings reports. Manages Self-Help for the Elderly’s In the News webpage
Provides document translation and acts as on-site translator/emcee for the agency as necessary
Maintains agency’s past and future digital and photo library (photos, CDs, DVDs, and video clips)
Supports and executes social media initiatives to create brand awareness, engages followers, and promotes the agency’s programs and services
Oversees agency’s donor database and prospect tracking system
Oversees the agency’s volunteer program, including updating and tracking their information
Assists with supervising other staff at the Fund Development Department
Event management and execution of all fundraising events
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Great attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Proficient in MS Office and the Internet
Bilingual in English and Chinese
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
Must have and maintain a valid CA driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for work with a satisfactory driving record and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy
Preferred
Experience in Fund Development is strongly preferred
Familiarity with Chinese word processing is strongly preferred
Company
Self-Help for the Elderly
Self-Help for the Elderly is a non-profit organization that is devoted to offers care, support & assistance for seniors within the region.
Founded in 1966
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-05-04
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