Grant Development VISTA

This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.  
 
This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty. The overall goal is to assist the Grant Manager to strategically manage the full lifecycle of grants—from pre-award to post-award—in order to advance the organization’s mission, enhance program and fiscal effectiveness, and maintain strong regulatory integrity. The VISTA will support the grant management process to ensure that non federal grant-funded projects are compliant, efficient, and successful, building the capacity of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph to lift people out of poverty.

Essential Duties

·         Collaborate with staff, the CEO and board members to analyze the campaign strategy development.
·         Coordinate fundraising campaigns including but not limited to: capital, annual, CEEAF
·         Provide support for the campaign and staff to ensure goals are met.
·         Cultivate and evaluate prospective donors.
·         Schedule and facilitate meetings with prospective donors.
·         Solicit donations by implementing strategic monthly donors' group
·         Track and record weekly campaign progress in the donor database.
·         Write campaign communications.
·         Keep campaign records of meetings, giving, and donor information.
·         Aid in planning and facilitating cultivation events including major fundraisers and small-scale donor events
·         Communicate cross-functionally with finance and operations to ensure goals are met.
·         Supervise a database entry position after training them in our processes and Bloomerang.

Skills and Abilities
 

• Attention to detail – to ensure accuracy in proposals, budgets, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Research skills – to identify potential funding opportunities and gather relevant data.
• Organizational and time management abilities – to manage multiple deadlines and track submission schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software – for document creation, data tracking, and proposal submission

• Follow the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and resolve conflict to achieve the greater good.
• Respect the diversity of talents and gifts of others and believe in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment for helping others improve their own lives.