Fund Development Specialist

Self-Help for the Elderly • San Francisco, CA

110d

About The Position

The Fund Development Specialist is responsible for writing grant proposals, liaising with media and external stakeholders, and assisting with coordinating fundraising events. This role involves managing and executing all fundraising events and plans, as well as preparing for them in advance. The specialist works closely with the Fund Development Director to operationalize the fundraising and marketing annual work plan. The position includes progressive responsibilities in managing and supervising the Fund Development team and operations, as well as recruiting, retaining, managing, and supervising internal and external volunteers.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience in Fund Development is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office and the Internet.
• Familiarity with Chinese word processing is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have and maintain a valid CA driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for work with a satisfactory driving record and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy.

Responsibilities

• Researches funding opportunities from government sources and other funders, writes grant proposals and appeal letters, and works cross-functionally with senior management and agency staff to prepare timely submissions of responses to funding opportunities and reports.
• Composes and publishes news articles about Self-Help for the Elderly.
• Liaises with media, external stakeholders, and vendors. Drafts press releases, creates public service announcement (PSA) pieces, and prepares media kits.
• Develops media clippings reports and manages Self-Help for the Elderly’s In the News webpage.
• Provides document translation and acts as on-site translator/emcee for the agency as necessary.
• Maintains agency’s past and future digital and photo library (photos, CDs, DVDs, and video clips).
• Supports and executes social media initiatives to create brand awareness, engage followers, and promote the agency’s programs and services.
• Oversees agency’s donor database and prospect tracking system.
• Oversees the agency’s volunteer program, including updating and tracking their information.
• Assists with supervising other staff at the Fund Development Department.
• Manages and executes all fundraising events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree