Development & Grants Coordinator

*Program Description* *Title:* Development and Grants Coordinator *Reports To:* Chief Executive Officer *Primary function:* The Development Coordinator will be responsible for finding, receiving and obtaining Club or consumer needed items, funds to support the Club, and long-range planning dollars.
Will also maintain a strong presents in the community through networking and stewardship.
*Essential Job Responsibilities* : * Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by promoting and stimulating program participation; registering new members, and participate in their Club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
* Will assist in developing a fundraising plan annually that correlates with the Clubs strategic plan and annual budget.
The plan will include, but not be limited to: grants, special event fundraising, deferred gifts, and needed items.
* Work toward finding funding sources that meet the needs of the club and serving our youth members.
* Responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all applications, interim and final reports that Development Coordinator is responsible for.
* Enhance the visibility of the Club in the community and seek to strengthen relationships with potential donors.
* Will participate in public relations, public education and general public about the Club and the children we serve.
* Promote and market the Club in a professional manner.
Provide a better understanding of issues confronting the Club to various groups, meetings and conferences.
* Responsible for communicating with Club management on needed items.
* Prepare periodic activity reports related to development as requested.
* Oversees the billing or collection of funds from sponsors, pledges etc.
* Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fundraising, and education of the public, including press releases.
* Ensure the development and distribution of marketing documents.
Responsibilities include the planning and implementation of: * Will assist with the up-keep and reporting in Donor Data Base.
* Develop and maintain a positive relationship with our donors/partners.
* Work as team member interdependently and facilitate other staff to do the same.
* Follow operational policies and procedures developed by the club.
(Emergencies-Severe weather, Fire, Health and Safety, Nutrition, staff training guidelines) * Participate in all mandatory training and meetings of the club.
* Participate in special programs and or events.
* May be required to drive Club van.
* Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish Club goals.
This could be under unusual or emergency circumstances.
*Skills/Knowledge Required:* * Dependable and self-motivated * Good written and verbal communication skills * Ability to be flexible in all areas * Ability to deal with the general public.
* Marketing knowledge including PSA development * Ability to work in social media outlets, and flyer software * Valid State Driver’s License * *Qualifications* * Prefer one year experience working in development field.
Expereince writing and reporting on grants.
Must have a valid driver’s license, and proof of current auto insurance.
*Physical requirements/work environment:* As a routine part of this position staff must be able to bend, twist, stoop and kneel to perform the essential functions of the position.
*Disclaimer:* The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventor of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Ability to Relocate: * Joplin, MO 64801: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person