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THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF MANITOBA INC
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Position: Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Special Initiatives Coordinator
Position Status: 1.0 Full-Time (37.5 hours/ week)
Employment Type: Unionized
Position Salary: $26.65 /hr
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Benefits: Generous benefits package after the successful completion of six months of employment
Tentative Start Date: ASAP
POSITION SUMMARY – Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Special Initiatives Coordinator
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Special Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for managing grant writing, granted projects and fundraising activities for the agency and leading the development of new funding opportunities for sustainable growth.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Education and Experience
Grade 12 education or equivalent
Minimum three years’ experience working in a similar role
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience and track record of success in grant writing and completing funding applications.
Experience in grant reporting and tracking spending, and deliverables.
Experience in fundraising, including donor relations, sponsorships, and event planning.
Experience in making budgets and writing financial reports
Experience working in the social services and/or non-profit sector OR lived experience of accessing social services, is an asset.
Experience working with Indigenous peoples and knowledge of traditional Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings and ceremonies is an asset.
Experience working with individuals who are involved, or have been involved, in the criminal justice system is also an asset.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
High degree of self-motivation
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
POSITION BENEFITS
Generous benefits package after the successful completion of six months of employment. The Employer contributes to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and pension.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Management
Write grant proposals, including helping envision and design projects.
Prepare project budgets in collaboration with program staff.
Prepare annual grant reports for United Way Winnipeg and the John Howard Society of Canada.
Prepare, or support the preparation of, grant reports for other grants as needed.
Gather data and statistics from projects and programs for reporting purposes.
Prepare documents such as letters of support.
Maintain a calendar of grants, including submission and reporting deadlines; be responsible for timely submissions.
Work with the Executive Director to seek and apply to new funding opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, corporate donors, and other sources.
Work with the accountant to manage invoices, ensure timely payments to contractors and stay on budget.
Position: Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Special Initiatives Coordinator
Position Status: 1.0 Full-Time (37.5 hours/ week)
Employment Type: Unionized
Position Salary: $26.65 /hr
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Benefits: Generous benefits package after the successful completion of six months of employment
Tentative Start Date: ASAP
POSITION SUMMARY – Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Special Initiatives Coordinator
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Special Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for managing grant writing, granted projects and fundraising activities for the agency and leading the development of new funding opportunities for sustainable growth.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Education and Experience
Grade 12 education or equivalent
Minimum three years’ experience working in a similar role
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience and track record of success in grant writing and completing funding applications.
Experience in grant reporting and tracking spending, and deliverables.
Experience in fundraising, including donor relations, sponsorships, and event planning.
Experience in making budgets and writing financial reports
Experience working in the social services and/or non-profit sector OR lived experience of accessing social services, is an asset.
Experience working with Indigenous peoples and knowledge of traditional Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings and ceremonies is an asset.
Experience working with individuals who are involved, or have been involved, in the criminal justice system is also an asset.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
High degree of self-motivation
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
POSITION BENEFITS
Generous benefits package after the successful completion of six months of employment. The Employer contributes to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and pension.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Management
Write grant proposals, including helping envision and design projects.
Prepare project budgets in collaboration with program staff.
Prepare annual grant reports for United Way Winnipeg and the John Howard Society of Canada.
Prepare, or support the preparation of, grant reports for other grants as needed.
Gather data and statistics from projects and programs for reporting purposes.
Prepare documents such as letters of support.
Maintain a calendar of grants, including submission and reporting deadlines; be responsible for timely submissions.
Work with the Executive Director to seek and apply to new funding opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, corporate donors, and other sources.
Work with the accountant to manage invoices, ensure timely payments to contractors and stay on budget.
