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    Associate Director of Grants - Alameda, United States - Girl Scouts of Northern California

    Girl Scouts of Northern California
    Girl Scouts of Northern California Alameda, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    The Associate Director of Grants will:


    Conduct effective prospect research, grant proposal development, grant management, stewardship and relationship management, cross-departmental collaboration, and maintenance of grant tracking systemsBe the subject matter expert on Foundation, granting institutions, and government grants supporting non-development staff in their learning and raising the level of collaboration around fund raising among staff.

    Collaborate with organizational stakeholders to create and implement an annual grants and institutional funder stewardship plan consistent with organizational and department goals; Through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)Identify & secure funding for existing and previously untapped sponsorship opportunities such as Girl Scout Cookie Season, Climate Conference, older girl leadership conferences, and underserved community membership growth initiatives.

    Raise $1,000,000 annually through renewal and new grant sourcesDevelop a system to organize grants, sponsorship opportunities, and timelinesLead on implementation and cross-indexing in CRMManage supporting staffWillingness to serve on key regional clubs and community organizations, as assignedAbility to travel across Council geographic region, and work in-office 3 days per weekSkills required to be successful in this role, include, but are not limited to:

    Excellent persuasive writing skills and ability to include data and storytelling in grants and other fundraising writing piecesDevelop and maintain critical relationships key staff and GSNorCal volunteers, individuals and community partnersResearch, budget and database managementExperience prospecting, writing and managing Federal, State, and City grantsExperience and knowledge of BIPOC and underserved communities in Council purviewHighly organized and collaborativeExperience working in CRMS and related interactive databasesProject management experience, knowledge and use of Gantt chartingMetrics and goal-orientedManagement experience leading one or more staff memberKnowledge or history of participation in Girl ScoutingIn addition, this individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and behaviors in the execution of this role:

    Mission Driven:
    Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as a whole and alignment with organizational values; Has a robust understanding of the community served and the landscape in which the organization operates, and actively applies this knowledgeCollaboration: Works effectively in teams and with others to achieve successCommunication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and members and partners; demonstrates empathy and listening

    Critical Thinking:
    Consistently identifies, gathers, and applies relevant data and information to their work

    Growth Mindset:
    Accepts abilities can be developed through effort; Embraces learning as essential to growth and success even during setbacks or significant changeNurture Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Understands and effectively contributes to diverse, equitable and inclusive practices and spaces that support girls, adult members, partners and staff in knowing they belong; Demonstrates a personal commitment to being an antiracist organization and dismantling inequitable systemsPersonal Responsibility for Work: Effectively manages one's own work; Ensures delivery of high-quality work, and demonstrates high ethical standardsDaily, weekly and monthly activities include:


    Grant Management:
    Conduct ongoing prospect research to ensure a robust grant funding portfolio and pipelineDevelop compelling grant proposals; Including planning, writing, reviewing, editing, finalizing proposal packages and required attachmentsOversee and manage financial documents for submission with proposalsEnsure compliance with awarded grant terms, appropriate funder recognitionManage awarded grants department processesSupply impact reports and post-reporting data when requiredWork collaboratively and supply Impact reports to Giving Circle partnersServe as steward of all grant dollars awarded from notice of award to program implementation to final grant reportCollaborate with Program, Evaluation, Property, and Finance staff to ensure fiscal responsibility, implementation, and evaluation of grant-funded projectsCollaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders to provide reports on completed grant projectsManage grant and report timelines in a way that facilitates efficient coordination and trackingRelationship Management and Stewardship:

    Plan, implement, and evaluate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 60+ grant funders and prospectsServe as a representative of GSNorCal to various types of institutions in connection with the grant processCollaborate with Program Staff, and Marketing & Communications to best utilize communication channels for funder cultivation and stewardshipWrite content for Fund Development publications, in partnership with the Fund-Dev Team, Program Staff, and Marketing & CommunicationsTracking Systems and Administration:

    Lead development and implementation of an organizational system, or library, to manage and house grant materials and develop and maintain timelinesMaintain accurate, up-to-date information on funders and grants awarded; In database, hard-copy and online document management systemsTrack institutional funding revenue, stewardship activities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and other strategies to identify gaps, celebrate success, and assist in annual planning

    Essential Qualifications:


    A minimum of 5-10 years of experience writing and managing grant proposals, and reportsA minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex projectsStrong communication skills (written and oral)Affinity for youth development, alignment with Girl-based programming; leadership and motivation for under-served and BIPOC communitiesDemonstratable ability to create and successfully execute a multi-strategy, multi-year annual grant development planAbility to grasp and effectively communicate complex grant management requirements to stakeholdersStrong project and data management, budget management, data analysis and data application skills to perform day-to-day tactical tasksStrong attention to detail and the ability to accurately execute complex processes; Ability to identify opportunities for process and procedure improvementAble to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with minimal supervisionExperience in relationship-building, developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with internal and external partnersTrack record of successful collaboration with marketing, program and finance departmentsHigh-level of computer literacy and proficiency; Experience using donor database software (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT preferred) or similar CRM toolsProficient in cloud-based applications such as Microsoft Office (including Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, SharePoint, or Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)


    Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with proven ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and abilitiesAble to work a flexible schedule including pre-scheduled evenings and weekendsAble to attend pre-scheduled in-person activities and/or meetings across the assigned territoryExperience managing and leading staff, creating goals, writing and delivering performance evaluationsAble to work a consistent in-office and remote schedule, with reliable, high-speed internet connection if remote workingValid California Driver's license, access to reliable transportation, proof of insuranceAble to pass Girl Scouts of Northern California's background screening process (including fingerprinting, criminal education, social security and Department of Motor Vehicle verification)Desired Qualifications:


    Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or other relevant liberal arts or business major and/or equivalent work experienceKnowledge of the Northern California donor marketKnowledge of Girl Scouts mission and programsKnowledge of Health Equity, Leadership, Behavioral Health, STEM, STEAM, and Social Justice topics and programsExperience with environmental, conservation, and land-use grantsBilingual in Spanish, or other languages and cultural awareness.

    Staff who are proficient in reading/writing and speaking in another language and use their dual-language skills in their assigned job duties will be eligible for a stipend up to a maximum of $3,000 annually.


    Physical Requirements:
    Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs (boxes, materials, equipment)Possess endurance including prolonged standing, bending, stooping and stretching

    Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

    Our mission is to build girls and employees of courage, confidence, and character while working to make the world a better place for all people.

    This work includes our commitment to become an anti-racist organization through learning and practice.

    Together with our youth, we strive to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces where girls, volunteers, and staff feel they belong.

    Working at GSNorCal is a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression in alignment with our Culture Code and Volunteer Policy for Building Equitable Community.


    Applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to age, race (includes hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical condition, marital status, political persuasion or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

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