Self-Help Credit Union · 2 months ago
Development Associate
NC-Durham-301 W Main
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yrSelf-Help Credit Union is focused on economic justice and creating opportunities for communities facing systemic barriers. They are seeking a Development Associate to secure funding for community initiatives, develop relationships with funders, and maintain data infrastructure to support their mission.
Banking
Responsibilities
Serve as a key bridge between Self-Help and a broad and expanding network of public and private funders. Use prospect research and databases to identify potential new funding sources. Actively network with prospective and existing supporters that are particularly aligned with Self-Help’s mission, geographies, and programs to deepen relationships and identify potential opportunities for funding
Prepare and submit proposals to secure funding from aligned and prospective supporters
Represent the organization at local, state and national meetings and conferences in order to promote the work of Self-Help and to better understand trends and opportunities within the broader funding community
Maintain strong relationships with programmatic teams and key stakeholders throughout Self-Help in order to remain current on all existing and/or upcoming initiatives, particularly those that may be of interest to potential funders
Develop effective grant proposals based on the funding requirements and Self-Help’s existing and projected activities. Will often require effective liaison work with the potential funder as well as programmatic and DPI leaders on the Self-Help side to ensure the proposed activity meets the needs of and makes sense to both parties
Write regular reports to comply with requirements on existing grants. Writing will often include research out databases for output and outcome information. Serve as principal point of contact between Self-Help and a selected portfolio of grant funders
Support the overall data infrastructure of the team by gaining mastery over the principal systems used to track and analyze data across all of our programs and initiatives
Tabulate and analyze performance-related program data; and compile information to produce descriptive and data-based reports for funders and investors
Develop data and reports as needed for funding proposals
Maintain accurate and current funder information within Salesforce CRM
Contribute to a wide range of team-related activities including support for DPI policy work, strategic communications, special event planning, and other miscellaneous tasks
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for all
Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration
Ability to utilize all forms of social media as well as working knowledge and experience with Salesforce, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Understanding of databases from an information-user perspective and appreciation for the role data plays in telling the story of our impact
Self-starter able to initiate and coordinate numerous activities with a minimum of supervision and ability to learn quickly
Excellent written, verbal and public speaking communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Keen attention to detail; strong organizational skills and ability to effectively plan and prioritize work independently and to meet deadlines
Ability to form and maintain strong and trusting relationships, and exercise discretion, with internal and external partners
Ability to effectively respond to questions and present information individually as well in front of groups
Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in writing grant proposals and securing grants a plus
SQL query and report writing experience or interest a plus
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Company
Self-Help Credit Union
Self-Help is a family of nonprofit organizations whose mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all.
Founded in 1980
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Truist Foundation
2024-02-14Grant
Leadership Team
Marcus Bowen, CFA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Kimberly Jones
Vice President, Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement-Midwest
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