GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Accountable for maintaining timely, accurate and up-to-date documentation for all UWDC business
• Achieve annual revenue goals for account portfolio including specific metrics within UWDC
• Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to successfully deploy your time and UWDC resources/volunteer time as related to revenue objectives
• Maintain accurate and detailed donor and account records in Andar to analyze the effectiveness of the plan against delivering objectives
• Organize relationship management and donor responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Participate as a member of the staff team in regular departmental and inter-departmental activities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Account Management
• New Donor Development
• Volunteer & External Relationship Management
• Cross Functional Team Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated fundraising/sales experience with success in securing new donors and partnerships
• Proven ability to raise funds working collaboratively with teams of high-level volunteers, board members, committees and C-suite level leaders
• Effective oral, written and listening communications skills with an ability to relate with a diverse group of individuals and organizations in an effective manner
• Ability to function strategically with proven, strong ability to execute on a fundraising plan in a timely basis
• Ability to take initiative and be creative in thinking and solutions generation
• Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• High-energy individual who takes initiative with a positive outlook and functions at a high level in a dynamic and changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of assigned accounts in a manner that increases annual results
• Ability to achieve expectations of the position’s key accountabilities in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to listen, adapt and to persuade others to close sales opportunities
• Confident and self-aware, able to work positively with others
• Maintains a positive, solutions-focused approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required
• Proficiency with ANDAR 360 and/or other fundraising software application strongly preferred
• Perform other related duties as requested - This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. UWDC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required
• Two to five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, account management and/or sales experience or other relative experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, provide proof of insurance, own a mobile phone and be able to travel throughout Denton County as required to fulfill the duties of the position
• Must pass criminal history background check
• Good physical health & sufficient physical mobility to perform assigned tasks. Activities such as bending, lifting, stooping, squatting, etc., are frequent to perform duties; including but not limited to lifting or moving up to 30lbs.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Research and identify grant funding opportunities for UWDC.
• Partner with key UWDC staff to develop strategies to expand UWDC grant revenue 
  opportunities.
• Develop grant proposals to successfully achieve revenue diversification objectives.
• Achieve annual revenue goals for grant development including securing funds for 
  collective impact backbone support and program services.
• Maintain accurate and detailed grant funder and fundraising information in Andar and other UWDC systems.
• Cultivate and manage foundation relationships to generate grant proposal opportunities for UWDC.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the writing and timely submission of all letters of interest, grant proposals and grant reports, independently and in collaboration with UWDC staff.
• Manage the renewal process for existing grants, including maintaining an accurate 
  renewals calendar and liaising with foundation staff.
• Provide research on new prospects and develop appropriate strategies for cultivation and solicitation.
• Organize compelling funder updates and coordinate the participation of program staff in other funder events, such as affinity group meetings.
• Provide task and management support to UWDC fundraisers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the organization’s grants database on prospective and awarded grants.
• Participate in UWDC collective impact leadership teams (mental health, housing & 
  homelessness, and workforce success) to better understand grant proposal opportunities.
• Provide support for other development team functions, such as event planning and 
  individual giving programs.
• Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, and coordination as needed.
• Increase overall funds and diversification of funds raised through grant writing.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•  Demonstrated fundraising knowledge and experience through grant research and proposal development for local, state, federal and foundation sectors grant proposals, preferred.
• Experience working collaboratively to develop grant proposals for teams and coordinated collective impact multifaceted projects, required.
• Experience developing grant proposals for nonprofit programs and services, preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including superior writing, copy editing and proofreading ability, required.
• High level of independent working ability and initiative, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure using meticulous organizational skills, ability to prioritize projects, and follow through on detail with high-level accuracy, required.
• Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office tools required.
• Flexibility to work well in a fast-paced environment required.
• Familiarity with donor database software, Andar360 for example, a plus.
• Proven ability to raise funds working collaboratively with cross-sector teams comprised of staff and community leaders, preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and be creative in thinking and solutions generation.
• Perform other related duties as requested - This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. UWDC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Four to seven years of experience in nonprofit grant research and development, fundraising, or related experience.
• Position based in UWDC’s Denton office. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, provide proof of insurance, own a mobile phone and be able to travel throughout North Texas as required to fulfill the duties of the position.
• Must pass criminal history background check upon request.
• Physical health & mobility are needed to perform the responsibilities of the position. Activities such as bending, lifting, stooping, squatting are frequently required to perform duties; including but not limited to lifting or moving up to 30lbs.