Advancement and Grants Specialist

Join our team as the Advancement & Grants Specialist with our Advancement & Marketing team in La Crosse, WI!

BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Marketing, the Advancement & Grants Specialist provides oversite to the grant/RFP process, researching new grant opportunities, managing donor database systems and supporting advancement activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Lead, coordinate and monitor the grant application, follow-up reporting and RFP activities for the agency. For on-going grant opportunities: develop an annual plan/calendar, gather background information, prepare written applications collaborate with appropriate agency partners (directors, supervisors & coordinators) and monitor progress.
• Research and identify new grant opportunities from private, state or federal sources to support, expand and create new programming.
• Support preparation of annual funding plans, track progress/adjust course of research accordingly. Prepare
  advancement department’s update for quarterly board meetings.
• Back up social media management. 
• Support all FCC related events. Occasional evening and weekend support required. 
• Other projects as they develop.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:

Education, Training & Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, social work, public relations or a similar field; at least three years’ experience in grant writing, human services or with a non-profit preferred.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Experience in grant management, online donor-related data systems and grant writing.

Equipment & Applications: General office equipment such as computer and desktop applications; Word, Bloomerange, DonorSearch, Excel & Canva.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: General office environment with minimal lifting and travel.

 

Benefits at FCC:

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday! 
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance available
• 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!