Fund Development Specialist
About The Position
Average salary is $56,209.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) Do you want to be part of an organization that values family and is dedicated to strengthening communities? Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is hiring a Fund Development Specialist—all you need is a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in fund development, sales, community engagement, or a similar externally focused role. We’ll teach you the rest! A Day in The Life as a Fund Development Specialist In this role, you will build relationships within the agency and the community. You’ll attend community events, visit TFI offices to learn about local programs, and meet with potential funders. You will lead fundraising events, coordinate internal parties, and foster relationships with current and potential sponsors. If grant writing is a strength, this will be an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll also create connections in the community, working closely with a supportive team and manager focused on your success. What We Are Looking For We need someone who loves connecting with people, is a creative problem-solver, and is passionate about helping children and families. Experience in child welfare isn’t required, but a passion for helping kids is! If you enjoy building partnerships, working independently, and have a growth mindset, you might be the perfect fit! Why You Should Work for Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Generous Personal Leave: 20 days in your first year, 25 days after year one, plus 12 paid holidays Longevity Bonus and Tuition Reimbursement Work with a FANTASTIC Team dedicated to strengthening families, nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy If you want to make a difference in the lives of families, join our team today! TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment Requirements Predictive Index assessments assist hiring managers determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position. Please Complete a Predictive Index assessment at the following link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/68854643-f2d7-4bf8-852e-d90940c21b59?type=candidateba The PI assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.
Requirements
- bachelor’s degree
- two years of experience in fund development, sales, community engagement, or a similar externally focused role
- loves connecting with people
- creative problem-solver
- passionate about helping children and families
- building partnerships
- working independently
- growth mindset
Responsibilities
- build relationships within the agency and the community
- attend community events
- visit TFI offices to learn about local programs
- meet with potential funders
- lead fundraising events
- coordinate internal parties
- foster relationships with current and potential sponsors
- grant writing
Benefits
- Generous Personal Leave: 20 days in your first year, 25 days after year one, plus 12 paid holidays
- Longevity Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
