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Grants Specialist – Temp 4-6 Month Engagement
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About the role
- Grants Specialist assisting with fundraising and grant writing initiatives for an educational nonprofit. Collaborating with teams to manage grants and engage supporters effectively.
Responsibilities
- Progress LDS’ mission by assisting with and executing advancement and grant writing initiatives.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and others to achieve fundraising goals through grant writing and expanding supporter relationships.
- Research and identify grant opportunities, draft grant proposals, and lead all aspects of the grant application, stewardship, follow up, deliverables monitoring, and reporting processes, including budgets and financial reporting.
- Coordinate timelines, deadlines, and processes for applications and reports and effectively collaborate with communications, finance, and leadership on various needs.
- Conduct research on foundations, government programs, and potential funding partners.
- Draft internal fundraising reports using quantitative and qualitative metrics.
- Coordinate, implement and manage data related to fundraising campaigns, events, and donor drives.
- Support CRM management and updating.
- Utilize data and metrics to evaluate and enhance the success of fundraising strategies.
- Listen and engage with supporters to nurture a community of shared purpose.
- Draft and distribute quarterly impact reports and other messaging for supporters.
- Maximize our tailored outreach to supporters and grow our community of supporters.
- Ensure timely and personalized recognition of and gratitude to all supporters.
- Attend social and networking events with leadership team members.
- Conduct research to identify new prospective supporters that align with LDS’ mission.
Requirements
- University degree in a relevant field (e.g., public relations, communications, business, marketing) or equivalent experience
- 2+ years related experience in fundraising, or a related role within the charitable sector
- Proven experience and success with grant writing and reporting
- Experience managing fundraising campaigns, supporter communications, and events
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Canva an asset.
- Knowledge of supporter databases (e.g., Keela or similar)
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- CRFE certification (or on certification track), AFP membership is considered an asset but not required.
Benefits
- Paid vacation commensurate with experience
- Neuroaffirming and inclusive workspace
- Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches and growth
- Opportunities for team-wide and individual professional learning throughout the year
- On-site vehicle and bicycle parking and on major SkyTrain and bus routes
- Certified Living Wage Employer in BC!
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