Development Coordinator-Grant Writer

Thank you for your interest in the Development Coordinator-Grant Writer position with Missoula Aging Services, a premier employer, in beautiful Missoula, Montana. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on our Development Team. The starting wage range for this non-exempt, fully benefited position is $52,000-$53,000 annually, depending upon experience and qualifications.

Enjoy having your nights and weekends available to do what you like! The Development Coordinator-Grant Writer hours are Monday through Friday between 8 AM to 5 PM. Intermittent use of a personal vehicle and travel within the Missoula community and surrounding area is required. You must maintain a valid MT driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required by MT state law.

Instant job satisfaction in knowing your work is supporting the lives of local older adults. The Development Coordinator-Grant Writer supports the Development Officer with coordination of development activities. This includes grant writing and reporting, database updates, gift tracking and reporting, campaign development and implementation, direct mail, monthly and online donations, donor communications, special event support, and donor management/prospecting. The position works across Missoula Aging Services (MAS) to support all fundraising initiatives, ensures Agency compliance, develops and monitors program outcome measurements, and provides consistent, timely fundraising support.

• Serves as primary coordinator for all agency grant activity, including writing, reviewing, editing, and submitting grant proposals and reports.
• Works with Development Officer to build relationships and manage fundraising strategies for various types of organizational funders, event sponsors, local businesses, non-profits, and professional associations.
• Assists with corporate sponsor ships, and direct mail campaigns; coordinates special donor campaigns, monthly and online donation processes, outreach and communications.
• Update and maintain donor record database.
• Manages and supports fundraising campaigns and initiatives; coordinates special fundraising events; attends fundraising and community events.
• Above-average knowledge of grant writing processes and best practices, including research, proposal development, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting principles as they apply to grants and fund development.
• Working knowledge of fund development activities, including donor cultivation, annual campaigns, online giving platforms, planned giving, fundraising and event planning.
• Strong knowledge of developing, maintaining, and fostering interpersonal relationships, including active listening and customer service standards in person and by phone.
• Excellent grant writing skills, with proven skill in organizing people and fund development programs, projects, and work processes to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven skill in public relations, organizational communication, development planning, interpersonal relations, including written and oral communication.
• Proven skill in use of personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite, related software programs and Donor Management software programs.

The knowledge, skills and abilities described above are typically acquired through a four-year degree in English, Business, Public Administration or related field (e.g., public relations, marketing, communications, business administration, journalism) and two (2) years of grant writing experience within the field, OR a suitable combination of education and experience. Volunteer work may be considered in evaluating work experience. Experience with and training in grant writing is required.

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

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• Missoula Aging Services is part of Missoula County’s benefits plan, providing excellent health, dental, vision, group life & long-term disability insurance…