Grants Associate – JPA (Chicago, IL)

Make a Difference as a Grants Associate!

Are you gifted in the area of grant writing and fund raising? Does the idea of working in a non-profit environment where you report directly to the Development Manager and know your input is taken seriously appeal to you? Then you are in luck!! JPA is looking for a Grants Associate who will offer critical support to achieve the fundraising goals of the organization through grant writing, donor stewardship, research, and acknowledging contributions.

JPA is committed to offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and includes health benefits, generous PTO and retirement plan for full-time employees.

This position can be worked full or part-time and is a hybrid position where you work 50% of the time at home!

What You’ll Do:

• In conjunction with the Development Manager, produce proposals and reports following the grants calendar and strategy. Maintain the JPA grant tracker, ensuring that all proposal and reporting deadlines are met.
• Gather compelling data, impact stories, and research findings to include in grant proposals and reports.
• Help with research to identify prospective new institutional supporters to help grow the existing portfolio of funders and ensure that JPA maintains a diverse portfolio.
• Along with the Development team members, manage donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Record donations in the Donor Perfect database, ensuring accurate, efficient data entry, including adding/updating constituent records, gift entry, entering constituent notes & actions, etc.
• Ensure donor acknowledgement letters are drafted and distributed in a timely fashion
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support fundraising and volunteer events.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of external and internal constituents.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgeting and budget development. Basic financial management skills.
• Advanced computer skills; database and/or CRM experience a plus.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team; work well with diverse styles and personalities.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of professional writing/development experience in a non-profit setting.
• A proven track record of success in soliciting and securing donations from individual and corporate constituents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Why Join Us?

• The Grants Associate will have the immediate ability to help an established non-profit fulfill its mission to support vulnerable children with innovative mental health programs.
• The Grants Associate will serve as an important part of a supportive Development Team, with opportunities to collaborate and work independently.
• JPA strives to support employees in achieving work/life balance with a flexible schedule.

Interested? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

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