Development assistant [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55,000 - 65,000 / year

DIRECTOROF DEVELOPMENT KANSAS

Job Category : Development

Job Status : Full-time, exemptposition

Reports to : Wichita Branch Director

AboutFosterAdoptConnect :

FosterAdoptConnect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be a part of a progressive,diverseand inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.

Job Summary :

TheDirector of Development Kansasis responsible forthe work ofthe DevelopmentDepartment and works under the supervision of theWichita Branch Director. As leaderof thegrants and fundraising operations across the state of Kansas,this positionis charged with overseeing all grant solicitation and management activities forFACKS, working in collaborationand coordinationwith the Director of Grants and Sr. Grants Coordinator in Missouri. Also responsible for managing contracts with state and federal sources, andKansas tax credit agreements. Ensures effective communication withfunders andimplements effective document retention practices for all agreements / contractsto ensure compliance. In addition, they supportagency data collection / analysis activities,donorpublications,and database(CRM)management. Primary liaison betweenFACandKansasfunding partners.EnsuresFACsstrict adherence to ethical standards for management of donorfunds.

Responsibilities : Primary responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to :

• Identifiesgrant opportunitiesand other funding opportunitiesacross Kansasand at the Federal levelto support FAC operations.
• Draftsletters of inquiry, grant proposals,stewardship reports, and other documents, as needed.
• Public speaking to present the agency and proposals to potential funders.
• DevelopsKansasgrant calendarsacross allFACKSbranch locations and programs.
• Coordinatescommunications between program staff and grantors / partners.
• Manages existing grant awardsto ensure compliance withgrant award agreements.
• Informsprogram staffand FAC leadershipofchanges to grant funding or reporting requirements.
• Works in coordination with Database and Prospect Research Coordinator to manage and improve donor CRMutilization, reporting anddevelopspolicies and procedures to accurately track contributions across Kansas.
• Leads Kansas corporate fund development and engagement opportunities, includingsolicitingfinancial support through sponsorships, engaging companies in volunteer activities, and managing corporate relationships.
• Advancesagency priorities by securing corporate / foundation support through direct funding, gifts in-kind, or other agreements.
• Provide technical leadership and information to staff.
• AssistsWichita branch director with events and outreach opportunities.

Qualifications& Preferred Skills

Compensation and Benefits

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services.These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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