Development and Grants Specialist

HUMANE SOCIETY OF VENTURA COUNTY•Ojai, CA

About The Position

The Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC) is a compassionate care shelter and nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and adoption of animals in need throughout Ventura County. Our mission statement is, “the Humane Society of Ventura County, through shelter, adoptions, programs, and services, boldly ensures the welfare of animals and Ventura County.” The Development and Grants Manager is an integral member of the Development Department of the Humane Society of Ventura County and will play a central role in maintaining and growing both our grants and monthly giving program, Animal Angels. HSVC is looking to significantly grow each of these programs and will require a well-organized individual to manage both. Tracking both programs, doing grant and donor research, donor stewardship, in-house mailings, file maintenance will be important duties in this position. In addition, this role could provide general support to the Director of Development, including event attendance and other activities critical to supporting a highly functioning Development office.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ nonprofit fundraising and grant writing experience
Strong understanding of fundraising best practices.
Database skills, preferably using Donor Perfect or similar CRM database.
Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent ability to prioritize and perform a high volume of requests.
Ability to work independently and on a team; be flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn.
Ability to use discretion, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access).
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, walk, run, and extend arms above the shoulder.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold.
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, walking.
May work inside in a temperature-controlled environment.
Work near, around, with animals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Constant Contact or similar digital and email marketing platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage, grow and track all grant activities
Write grants, LOI’s and reports
Collaborate with the Finance Department to reconcile grant revenue & collaborate on reporting
Oversee our monthly giving program, Animal Angels
Steward current monthly donors
Help grow and cultivate new monthly donors
Write and send quarterly email newsletter to Animal Angel donor list
Responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating files and record keeping systems; paper and/or computerized.
Actively maintain knowledge of Fundraising standards and best practices.
Other duties as assigned may periodically be required to assist in additional administrative duties related to the Development & Marketing Department, the Executive Director, or other departments in event of urgent or emergency scenarios.