About the Job
About the Job:
Development Manager (Non-Profit Grant Writer)
Hybrid work may be available depending on project needs.
Join Our Team as a Development Manager!
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Development Manager to lead our fundraising and communications initiatives. In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio including grants management, special events, communications, annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving strategies. Your work will be instrumental in advancing ACE’s mission by ensuring the sustainability and growth of resources that support our most vulnerable communities.
This position also includes collaboration with our AmeriCorps VISTA members, aligning their efforts with our development goals. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in nonprofit development and a passion for social impact, along with the ability to manage multiple complex projects with strategic insight and professionalism.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change while strengthening the foundation of an organization committed to community empowerment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
- Identify opportunities and help to prepare grant applications for the continued development of ACE services.
- Prepare grant proposals/applications and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization; jointly present proposals with the CEO and other leadership staff.
- Manage implementation and operation of supplemental grants for expansion of related programs.
- Maintain a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
- Develop effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, government, corporate, and foundation representatives, and others to nurture their partnership with the organization.
- Collaborate with leadership staff regularly to assess ACE’s financial needs to develop fundraising strategies.
- Develop and implement an annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving programs.
- Collaborate on special events to generate funds.
- Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated project management experience with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Uses written, multimedia, and video storytelling software to create content for the organization.
- General proficiency in navigating and using technology.
- Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrates cultural competence/cultural humility in community relations and service delivery.
- Operates as a reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; has a good work ethic; is able to work effectively with team members demonstrating creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to accept accountability and critical feedback.
- Is receptive to learning and responsive to supervision. Follows established procedures and is able to contribute to their improvement with a solution-oriented approach. Willing to take direction and learn from others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors in a related field preferred.
- At least three years of experience in organizational development, grant writing preferred; related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
- Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
- Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check and a credit check.
BENEFITS:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (at no cost to you starting after 60 days).
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions at 2% of your annual salary.
- $100,000 life insurance (at no cost to you).
- Short and Long-Term Disability insurance (at no cost to you).
- 5 days of vacation time (at one-year anniversary).
- Vacation will then accrue to 10 days vacation after completion of 2 years working at ACE and 15 days of vacation time after 5+ years of employment.
- 6 sick days a year.
- 15 paid holidays.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $80,000 to $95,000 yr. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
Alliance for Community Empowerment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
