Development Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Grant Coordinator

Would you like to be part of a large multi-function social services agency in Canada? Do you want to add value and identify opportunities for improvement and foster teamwork, and provide high-quality and effective service? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for one (1), full-time, forty (40) hours per week,
Grant Coordinator.

"As a Catholic social services agency, we are guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion, and respect." We are a mission-driven agency providing exceptional services throughout central Alberta for more than 50 years, with more than 1,800 staff and hundreds of volunteers delivering 130+ programs. We recognize the importance and the value of having access to reliable information.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Research

Researches potential funding sources in Alberta, Canada or beyond.
Understands the breadth and depth of CSS programs.
Manages a pipeline of prospective grant opportunities.
Prioritizes program and funding needs and aligns them with grant opportunities.
Develops and transforms ideas into grant proposals.
Understands the needs of granting bodies and trends in the granting world.

Relationship Building & Communications

Builds strong relationships with key staff across the agency to generate new ideas and opportunities for grants.
Establishes and maintains strong personal relationships with key funders.
Manages processes and people so grants, and grant reports are submitted in a timely fashion.

Grant & Project Management

Coordinates and conducts all aspects of the grant process from research, writing, submission and reporting.
Ensures all funder reporting requirements are met as per the identified deadlines.
Ensures CSS' primary database (currently Raisers Edge) is up to date with all relevant funder information.
Resolves any issues or conflicts, which may arise from timetotime.
Handles financial records and grant materials with discretion.
Submits monthly granting reports to the Fund Development and Finance teams.
Performs other duties as assigned, including support to the Fund Development team during the annual Sign of Hope appeal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

Familiar with grant research tools.
Understands trends in nonprofits and grant writing.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask, establish priorities and take initiative.
Experience in nonprofit work and/or volunteering essential.

Formal Education and Experience:

Degree in Fundraising, nonprofit studies, English, Journalism or a related field. (Experience in the field may be considered instead of formal education).
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) considered an asset.
PMP or other project management certification considered an asset.

Other requirements:

Satisfactory Security checks including Police Information Check (CPIC)
Transportation to attend meetings and presentations in different offices and program

The Agency offers a competitive salary, alternate work arrangements, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment, with access to ongoing professional development and opportunity for advancement.

**We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, and people of faith or no faith.