Specialist - CorpGvng

Description & Requirements

Are you passionate about philanthropy and community impact? We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Specialist in Corporate Giving.

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the Foundation's mission through effective grantmaking, innovative fundraising initiatives, and community engagement efforts.

From assisting with annual grant processes and tracking donations to managing communications and planning donor cultivation events, your contributions will directly enhance our ability to make a difference.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist supervisor and the Foundation Board of Directors with the Foundation's annual grantmaking process.

Under direction from the Supervisor, this assistance may include: Gathering information from potential nonprofit awardees; Organizing and preparing materials required for the Board review process; Recordkeeping during Board review meetings, and; Tracking the grant awards disbursement, as directed by the Supervisor.

- Work with the supervisor and the Foundation Engagement Committee leadership to set fundraising goals and maximize awareness and engagement with the Foundation's grantmaking program.

- Document program data as well as share information through reports and presentations for social media, annual reports, internal sites, and external blog, assuring communications adhere to accessibility standards and person-first language.

- Offer general project management support through tracking of action items, preparation of materials, and coordination with various stakeholders.

- Support events, charitable sponsorships or gala fulfillment, and coordination of initiatives designed to increase employee morale and community support.

- Operate Foundation phone line and email, answer incoming telephone calls and emails, and perform other clerical duties proficiently and professionally.

- Serve as one of the administrators for the Maximus Foundation grant program database, Blackbaud, and manages the process for inputting and tracking all external requests for charitable donations in a timely and efficient manner.

- Manage Foundation promotion through events, corporate departments, website, e-blasts and newsletters, direct outreach/solicitation, and other outlets.

- Plan donor cultivation events to recognize accomplishments and contributions of Ambassadors, Board members, and employee donors.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

- Strong, professional written and oral communication skills.

- Familiarity and facility with common management tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, HeyOrca, Canva, etc.

- Interest in the work and operations of nonprofit charitable organizations.

- 1-2 years of prior work experience ...