La Causa, Inc. · 1 day ago
Grant and Development Specialist
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$51K/yr - $57K/yr
3+ years expLa Causa, Inc. is a bilingual, multicultural agency dedicated to providing comprehensive services for children, youth, and families. They are seeking a Grant and Development Specialist to oversee grant management and fund development, including researching, writing, and managing grants while supporting broader fundraising initiatives.
EducationHealth CareNon ProfitSocial
Hiring Manager
Wendy D.
Responsibilities
Research and identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with La Causa’s priorities and the needs of each division
Write, submit, and track letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and grant reports, including reporting dates and renewals
Cultivate a relationship with current and prospective local funders
Maintain calendar/timeline for annual grant planning
Collaborate with other Divisions and departments to identify needs, evaluate opportunities and collect the information needed for each grant application
Ensure grant compliance
Maintain accurate donor and grant records in CRM (Bloomerang) and provide regular reports to the Director of Marketing and Division Leadership
Help develop compelling narratives, program descriptions, and impact language
Donor cultivation, including outreach via visits, calls, e-mails, mailings, researching new donors
Assist and participate with the coordination of events and special projects, including the annual fundraiser, recruitment tabling, mailings, and responding to funders. donors, volunteers, and the public
Be an ambassador for the agency by presenting in a positive light and helping maintain high visibility to the community
Attend all meetings, committees, conferences, and professional development activities, and serve on committee(s), as requested
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Or equivalent professional experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or development
Demonstrated success in securing grant funding
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Suite and the ability to adapt quickly to new software
Organized with attention to detail and deadline management
Preferred
Experience with education or social services-based nonprofits (desirable)
Experience using fundraising software. (desirable)
Bilingual, Spanish (Highly Desirable)
Benefits
Eight (8) paid hours for volunteering
Professional development and training opportunities.
Competitive benefits and paid leave including your birthday!
Company
La Causa, Inc.
La Causa, Inc. is one of the largest bilingual, multicultural agencies in Milwaukee.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aracelly Bonilla
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2024-04-12
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