Fund Development Specialist

Valley Behavioral Health•West Valley City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Valley Behavioral Health, the Fund Development and Grant Specialist advances the organization's mission by identifying, developing, and securing funding to support existing and future programs and initiatives. This role leads the full grants lifecycle—from prospect research and proposal writing to compliance reporting and donor relations—while partnering closely with leadership, program, finance, and marketing teams to align fundraising strategy with organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
One year of grant writing and development/fundraising experience

Nice To Haves

Previous social services grant writing and fund development experience

Responsibilities

Researches, identifies, and evaluates government, corporate, foundation, and private funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
Leads the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, progress reports, and supporting documentation in full compliance with funder guidelines
Manages the end-to-end grants process, including calendar maintenance, reporting schedules, compliance requirements, award tracking, and associated records and correspondence
Collaborates with leadership, program, finance, and marketing teams to gather data, outcomes, budgets, and materials required for grant applications, reporting, and donor stewardship
Supports fund development campaigns, fundraising initiatives, sponsorship efforts, and special projects through strategic planning, coordination, and compelling donor communications
Cultivates and sustains relationships with donors, grantors, sponsors, and community partners through consistent engagement, recognition, and proactive stewardship
Maintains accurate and current donor, prospect, and grant records within the organization’s CRM, including giving histories, proposal activity, reporting deadlines, and funding pipelines
Tracks fund development and grant revenue, analyzes fundraising metrics, and prepares actionable reports and recommendations that advance organizational goals
Partners with Marketing and Events teams to produce donor and funder communications—including impact reports, newsletters, social media content, and event collateral
Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising strategies and donor engagement programs that strengthen long-term organizational growth
Represents the organization professionally in the community and cultivates strategic partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and community alliances that advance its mission

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases
Performance bonuses
On-Demand Pay
15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service)
10 paid holidays
2 wellness days
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary financial protection insurance
Pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Garner HRA (up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match (up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families)
401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
Tuition reimbursement
New licensure reimbursement
Paid training and conference attendance
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid time for continuing education