Advancement and Grants Specialist

FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

Join our team as the Advancement & Grants Specialist with our Advancement & Marketing team in La Crosse, WI! BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Marketing, the Advancement & Grants Specialist provides oversite to the grant/RFP process, researching new grant opportunities, managing donor database systems and supporting advancement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, social work, public relations or a similar field
• at least three years’ experience in grant writing, human services or with a non-profit preferred.
• Experience in grant management, online donor-related data systems and grant writing.
• General office equipment such as computer and desktop applications; Word, Bloomerange, DonorSearch, Excel & Canva.
• General office environment with minimal lifting and travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and monitor the grant application, follow-up reporting and RFP activities for the agency.
• For on-going grant opportunities: develop an annual plan/calendar, gather background information, prepare written applications collaborate with appropriate agency partners (directors, supervisors & coordinators) and monitor progress.
• Research and identify new grant opportunities from private, state or federal sources to support, expand and create new programming.
• Support preparation of annual funding plans, track progress/adjust course of research accordingly.
• Prepare advancement department’s update for quarterly board meetings.
• Back up social media management.
• Support all FCC related events.
• Occasional evening and weekend support required.
• Other projects as they develop.

Benefits

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday!
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance available
• 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees