Purpose

Join a passionate and energetic 13-person Development Team as a Senior Grants and Planning Associate. The position reports to the Director of Strategic Development & Foundation Relations and is responsible for grants development and related planning initiatives. The position will deepen relationships with many of JCFS Chicago's long-standing foundation partners, as well as work to identify and cultivate new prospects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a mission-driven team and help generate important funds that'll make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of people in our community!

The Development Team's office is in West Rogers Park, Chicago and all team members are welcome to work remotely up to four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Deepen relationships with current foundation funders and partners to generate increased revenue
• Identify and cultivate relationships with foundation prospects in support of new and ongoing agency programs
• Write grant proposals, develop budgets, and submit reports; work with program, accounting, evaluation and other staff as needed
• Participate in select planning efforts, collaborating with JCFS staff and community partners to develop programs in response to community need
• Provide occasional support to other Development Department activities as assigned, such as attending fundraising events and donor programs

Traits/Competencies

• Passionate about human services and resource development
• Strong strategic thinker with excellent writing, research, budget, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks, produce quality work under tight time constraints, think creatively and attend to details
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Maintains a service focus in all interactions and able to represent the department and the agency in a positive and professional manner
• Listens with empathy and compassion

Decision Making Authority

Makes independent work decisions after Manager provides overview of end result. Has discretion in determining how the work gets done. Develops solutions to complex problems and discusses with supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• A minimum of 4-6 years' experience in grant writing with a proven track record; experience securing grants for human service programs preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, budget, and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, produce quality work under tight time constraints, think creatively, attend to detail, and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to represent the department and the agency in a positive and professional manner
• This position will occasionally travel between multiple agency sites and will be responsible for their own means of transportation whether public transportation or personal automobile
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred

What you'll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: The minimum compensation for this position is $50,851 annually.