Development Specialist

Job Summary:  The Development specialist, working in conjunction with the Managing Director, is responsible for grant writing and fundraising and administrative coverage of the CACHE business office. The Development Specialist is accountable for achieving effective and measurable management and financial outcomes. The Development Specialist promotes a safe environment, performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner, and maintains administrative and professional competency.

Essential Functions: 

• Supports and promotes the mission of CACHE and implements its philosophy and objectives

• Provides CACHE business office coverage

• Seeks and obtains funding

• Works cooperatively with Managing Director, Board of Directors, interns, volunteers, community groups, local agencies and funding sources

• Functions independently and recognizes when consultation is appropriate
   

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative coverage for the CACHE business office on a daily basis

• Researches potential grant funding and makes application as appropriate

• Researches and identifies sources of funding in addition to grants

• Monitors grant revenues and provides expenditure reports

• Attends Board of Directors meetings

• Provides Board of Directors a written report on grant activity at each meeting

• Maintains and demonstrates professional competency and adheres to CACHE policies, procedures and protocols

Marginal Functions

• Answer phone and basic office functions as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Performs most work under normal office conditions.  May include sitting, standing, or walking.  Repetitive wrist motion.  Occasional lifting of 10 pounds.  Requires excellent verbal and written communication in English.  Requires travel to current and potential funders, Board meetings and other CACHE events as appropriate.  Use of vehicle is required.  Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Masters degree in Non Profit Management, Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration or related field preferred.

• At least five years of experience working in a fundraising capacity for a non-profit organization

• Experience in administration and management of an office.

• Experience in grant writing and fund raising

• Experience in working with volunteers and volunteer boards

Machines, Tools, and Equipment
All related office equipment and supplies. 

Reporting Relationships

Supervised by:             Managing Director
Supervises:                 Temporary staff, interns, volunteers

 

Email resume to vmiller@cacheinc.org.

 

CACHE is an Equal Opportunity Employer