Development and Grants Specialist

Goodwill Northern New England•Gorham, ME

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development & Grant Specialist is responsible for the administrative and support needs of the philanthropy department. The Development Coordinator will oversee the donor database and related tasks, manage basic grant content and deadlines, oversee the year-end annual appeal, and help coordinate community special events. Collaborate with Director of Development to create, manage and execute year-round fundraising strategy: Fund list development, grant writing, stewardship materials, philanthropy newsletters, email campaigns, annual appeal, updating dashboards, etc. Oversee and optimize the donor database(s): execute gift processing and financial reporting, manage data hygiene and best practices, remain up to date with database functionality and expand use, and more. Research and identify potential grant opportunities in collaboration within Goodwill Northern New England’s territory of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, as well as nationwide. Manage foundation application deadlines and reporting requirements and execute partnership obligations for both businesses and foundations in partnership with External Communications Specialist. Actively manage relationships with assigned retail stores to steward the Round Up donation program, serving as a key point of contact, supporting engagement efforts, and collaborating with internal partners to maximize participation and impact. Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community. Occasionally represent Goodwill Northern New England at external events, including community gatherings, partner meetings, and fundraising or outreach opportunities, to build awareness and strengthen relationships in support of the organization’s mission. Further the organization’s commitment to triple bottom line results outlined in the Strategic Framework: understanding Goodwill’s work and how it affects the people we serve, the planet, and Goodwill’s financial health.

Requirements

2+ years of related work experience
Ability and willingness to learn and a high level of attention to detail and deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with and build relationships with a wide range of people
Experience with understanding the foundation and philanthropic landscape in Goodwill’s territory
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Raisers Edge or another CRM database
HS Diploma or GED equivalent
Criminal background check that meets Agency standards
Reliable transportation with proof of current automobile insurance
Valid Driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle in the State of Maine with a satisfactory driving record
Reliable home internet if choosing hybrid work-from-home

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred
Strong technical writer
Familiarity w/ Adobe products
Familiarity with CRM’s

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Director of Development to create, manage and execute year-round fundraising strategy
Oversee and optimize the donor database(s)
Research and identify potential grant opportunities
Manage foundation application deadlines and reporting requirements and execute partnership obligations for both businesses and foundations
Actively manage relationships with assigned retail stores to steward the Round Up donation program
Represent the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community
Represent Goodwill Northern New England at external events
Further the organization’s commitment to triple bottom line results outlined in the Strategic Framework
Collaborate with Mission Services staff to develop and refine cases for support
Effectively communicate with Mission Services staff, finance department, and other key internal stakeholders on foundation application requirements
Write compelling communication to current and potential supporters of Goodwill’s mission
Collaborate with Director of Development on retail Round Up communication for store managers
Exercise good judgment to prioritize opportunities; research and analyze data and information to prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and supporting materials
Ensure respectful, confidential treatment of all donor information and sensitive program information
Manage all aspects of gift coding, database gift entry, and database hygiene utilizing Raiser’s Edge database and other MS Office tools
Produce gift acknowledgements that are timely, accurate, personalized to donors’ wishes and inspiring
Collaborate with Director of Development to create annual fund lists, gift reports and other financial and constituent reports necessary from donor database
Field donor calls and correspondence and escalate communication when necessary
Assist with sponsorship solicitations, distribution of supporting materials (brochures, invitations, signage, etc.), and online event support
Coordinate all mailed donor correspondence via mail house or in-house
Contribute to annual budgeting process
Contribute to program budget development for foundation proposals and reports
Adhere to fundraising and project expense budgets
Be point of contact for Finance department for gift coding and Blackbaud Merchant Services
Ongoing gift coding, reporting, and reconciliation with Finance Department