Development and Communications Assistant
SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Communications and Grants Manager, the Development & Communications Assistant supports the agency's fundraising and communications efforts by providing assistance with grant requests, research, donor acknowledgement, communications and other administrative tasks as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Grant Proposal Preparation & Prospect Research
  • Develop and update compelling grant proposals to reflect accurate and current facts and figures under supervision of Communications and Grants Manager.
  • Assist with recognition of donors, including thank you letters and other donor appreciation materials.
  • Assist with research of private foundations and government funding using Internet resources and published periodicals.
  • Assist with distribution of completed grant proposals.
  • Collect and analyze information to determine if prospective funders are an appropriate match for Union Station projects.
  • Assist with cultivation strategies to engage new prospective donors.
  • Assist with grant tracking and the grants calendar in Raiser's Edge.


    • Communications
  • Write, prepare, and/or edit content to be used in agency publications, including newsletters, annual report, website, and brochures.
  • Generate social media content that ties into overall development and communication plan, under the supervision of the communications and Grants Manager.
  • Maintain, implement, and monitor online communications including but not exclusive to the agency's website, blogs, email blasts, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
  • Coordinate the preparation of company publications, including the newsletter and annual report. Includes writing, editing, verifying facts, and collecting artwork in conjunction with members of the Development team and other agency staff.


    • Administration
  • Coordinate projects assigned by Communications and Grants Manager, Director of Development and Development Manager.
  • Provide clerical assistance and other support for communications and fundraising activities.
  • Provide assistance with the preparation and follow up for volunteer committee meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Skills must include reading, writing, research, comprehension, communication. Must be analytical and highly organized.
  • Outstanding computer skills, including MS Office programs; HTML preferred but not required. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred.
  • Strong understanding of social media.
Union Station Homeless Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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