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Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer) |
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Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer) WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC.
Combine your leadership and research skills with your exceptional ability to write, edit, proofread, fundraise, and communicate. These skills will aid your contribution to a 110-year-old nonprofit, human service organization. As a senior member of an established development and communications team, join us in our collaboration with human service administrators to:
As a Development and Communications Senior Associate, you will work closely with the Director of Development and Communication to implement our organization's development plan and fund-raising activities. You will work on special writing projects with senior level leaders, providing your creative input, product development, and clerical support. Your belief in our mission to "provide innovative opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity" will assist you in cultivating local media relationships to publicly "tell the WCS story".
Your Bachelor's - Master's level studies in communication, public policy, social welfare or related field, your five to ten years of expertise with proposal/grant writing and institutional donors, and your knowledge of fundraising and research techniques, fundraising strategies and informational sources will contribute to your success in this role. We also need your experience using computer programs such as Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.); databases; design/ presentation software; and event software. We are eager to hear from you. Apply online at https://www.wiscs.org/careers/or send a resume to HRA@wiscs.org Position Summary: Provides leadership and support in the areas of grant writing,
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive grant proposals; strong editing and proofreading skills; able to perform several tasks concurrently, strong time management and organizational skills; skilled in group communication and adept at leading group projects successfully; able to complete necessary paperwork/make electronic submissions and meet deadlines; able to use programs such as Microsoft 365, databases, design/ presentation software and other communication and event software programs. Commitment to relationship building and strengthening throughout the agency and externally; develop first-hand familiarity with programs through visits to sites on a regular basis; Principles and practices of social service delivery, specific knowledge related to the intersection of the justice systems with social issues; knowledge of fund seeking and fund raising; knowledge of statistics; some knowledge of non-profit accounting and budgeting; ability to use data to promote a position; ability to conduct and organize research; ability to work collaboratively with others; ability to interpret documents and governmental regulations.
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Work Relationship and Scope: Reports to the Director of Development and Communication; position may be a representative of the agency at various functions of the community, government and private sector; has contact with a wide variety of individuals including WCS participants, staff, Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors along with collaborative partners, funders, the press and the general public; works closely with actual and potential funding sources. Provides backup assistance for a variety of development administrative duties
Personal Attributes: demonstrates a passion to work on behalf of the individuals that we serve which includes those with mental health and substance use needs and those involved in the justice system; follows agency Code of Conduct; adheres to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conducts self in an ethical manner; maintains professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, persons served and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; and demonstrates commitment to agency values and mission.
Working Conditions: Some travel required; office and computer work at a desk in an office setting; occasional public presentations; may require more than 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work is a possibility.
Physical Demands: Position is mostly sedentary with some travel; involves sitting for long periods of time; ability to use computer and calculator. |
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