Presbyterian Villages of Michigan

Manage grant proposals, awarded grants, donor portfolios, fundraising goals, and related communications and reporting. | Bachelor's degree in communications or related field, 1-3 years project management or communications experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and ability to manage fundraising activities. | Overview POSITION SUMMARY This individual will work closely with the PVM Foundation Director of Philanthropy Operations to research funding opportunities, write grant proposals and reports, manage awarded grants, and assist Presbyterian Villages in spending gift funds. This individual will also be responsible for managing a portfolio of donor prospects as well as setting and meeting fundraising goals. This individual will have excellent written communication, strong project management skills, organizational skills, creative writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A bachelor’s degree in English, writing, communications, journalism, public administration, public relations, fundraising or a related field is preferred. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Duties • Oversee awarded grants, tracking milestones and award spending, and report progress to Director of Philanthropy Operations, PVM Foundation team and/or funders. • Research and write proposals and reports for foundations, churches and other organizations. • Manage accounting of Village Spending from donated funds, as well as the Resident Emergency Help Funds and the Kleemann Fund. • Monitor fundraising progress of all assigned donor prospects to determine appropriate strategies to maximize fundraising. • Educate prospects of PVM and PVM Foundation activities and needs, and complete successful moves management using fundraising techniques and knowledge. • Assist in strengthening other functional programs and initiatives of the organization by providing new ideas and promoting and participating in events. • Create and maintain a positive atmosphere of leadership, including continuous quality improvement, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism, and accountability (entering gifts, drafting thank you letters, proofreading appeals, clerical support, etc.). • Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development. • Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to: • Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures • Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Foundation policies and procedures • Safety policies and procedures • Federal, state and local regulations 10. Manage PVMF website updates 11. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Fundraising, Public Relations, Project Management or related field. Experience equivalent to education considered. Experience: One to three years’ experience in project management and/or communication preferred but not required. Computer Skills • Must be able to operate a computer and possess strong knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and email software. Communications/Interpersonal Skills: • Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) at a level generally commensurate with a college degree. • Ability to influence others and communicate professionally, tactfully and persuasively with diverse populations. • Ability to quickly assess and address emergency and non-emergency situations calmly and professionally. Certificates & Licenses • Valid Driver’s License Other Requirements • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and available for overnight travel PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Sit • Stand • Walk • Lift/Carry 25 lbs or less WORK ENVIRONMENT Employee will work in normal office conditions but will be exposed to a variety of other environments such as public settings, long-term care, individual homes in the course of relationship development and solicitation. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Under Michigan law only, any individual who needs a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position they hold or seek must make a request, in writing, within 182 days of the day he/she knew or should have known of the need.