Summary of Job:

The Resource Development Associate is responsible for supporting Marin Center for Independent Livings (MCIL) institutional giving opportunities. This position is the primary grant writer for the organization, and supports the organizations funding relationships to government, foundations and corporate sector funders to advance MCILs mission

This roles primary focus is on securing funding from government agencies, foundations and corporations, and supporting institutional partnerships that result in funding opportunities through grant writing, formal large dollar requests and supporting the strategic relationships that result in funding. Additionally, this position focuses on developing relationships for in-kind contributions. Under the direction of the CEO this position supports efforts to expand and sustain institutional giving, ensuring that the organizations ability to maintain and grow its programs to serve people with disabilities, older adults, and their families and caregivers with a focus on reaching the unserved and underrepresented communities outlined in the State Plan for Independent Living and the Parent Center model.

This position is part of the development team, including the CEO, Deputy Director, Individual Gifts Officer and Grant Manager, and may be assigned to assist with other development activities such as fundraising events. Shared team responsibilities also include data entry and data management in MCILs donor database.

The Resource Development Associate reports directly to the CEO, and collaborates with other members of the staff and supports various board committees as directed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant and Foundation Giving

• Develop and implement strategies to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Research, write, and manage grant proposals, for new and renewable funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with MCILs mission and funding priorities as set by the CEO.
• Prepare grant proposals and funding request drafts for approval or edit by the CEO.
• Prepare memos on foundation and government grant opportunities or corporate funding requests for review by the Deputy Director and CEO prior to beginning the application or request process.
• Identify new grant and institutional funding opportunities as well as in-kind contributions that support MCILs strategic priorities and programmatic expansion as directed.
• Support the CEO to cultivate and steward relationships with institutional funders, ensuring ongoing engagement and long-term partnerships, including preparing memos on prospective institutional funders and strategic partners for review in advance of engagement meetings or strategic staff discussions.
• Provides advance and in-person support to the MCIL CEO for funder meetings, conferences, and community events to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Revenue Growth

• Work with development team members to collaboratively create annual development and fundraising goals, objectives and plans for approval with clear goals for expanding funding partnerships.
• Receive direction and collaborate with program staff as directed to align funding applications and requests with program and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with other Development Hub staff to secure new and renewable corporate sponsorship as directed.

CRM & Data Management

• Collaborates with other Development Hub staff for the use and maintenance of CRM software to track institutional funders, grant cycles, and reporting deadlines.
• Analyze institutional funding trends to inform strategy and improve funder engagement and prepare regular reports for the CEO and Board of Directors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Fundraising KPI: New fundraising from government grants, foundations and corporations goals for the first year to be set with performance objectives upon hiring. Subsequent goals will be increased based on evaluation in future years.
• Tracked on the California Fiscal Year July 1 to June 30 in any given year. New fundraising is defined as:
  • 1) new government funding that is not a renewal of government grants (includes increase of current government program funding which can be attributed to employees efforts, but excludes all base funding streams for ILC, FEC, FRC and PTI);
  • 2) new foundation funding, and increased funding from previous foundation funders, but does not include a renewal of a charitable or giving fund program previously received; 3) new corporate sponsorships, individual gifts or corporate giving committees.
• Duties and tasks as directed by the Deputy Director or CEO.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelors degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field is preferred; a masters degree is highly desirable.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in fundraising and grant writing, with a proven track record in securing funding.
• Experience working with organizations that serve marginalized and/or underserved communities, especially individuals with disabilities and/or older adults with access and functional needs.
• CFRE credentials are appreciated, but not required.

Skills:

• Strong grant writing and institutional fundraising expertise.
• Knowledge of corporate sponsorships and philanthropic partnership development.
• Experience supporting a principal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Bloomerang or other CRM software, and MailChimp or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with funders, community partners, and stakeholders at all levels.

Other:

This position is intended to work full time in our main office. Currently, due to a shortage of office space, this position operates from our office location for 2-3 days per week and 2-3 days remotely (subject to supervisors approval).

Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a designated 1-hour lunch period.

This is an exempt position.

About MCIL:

Since 1979, the mission of Marin Center for Independent Living is to assist…