Communications and Grant Associate

Education LevelBachelor's + combination of work exp.* Develop foundation/corporate proposals and government Request for Proposal submissions in partnership with senior staff, program directors and the Fund Development department.* Write proposals and reports.* Research government and foundation funding prospects.* Assist with individual giving appeals and donor cultivation.* Write and coordinate appeal letters.* Coordinate annual fundraising events, including event logistics and working with a team of volunteers.* Provide support to staff fundraising committee, Junior Board and College Success Partners.* Assist with a capital campaign.* Other duties as assigned.* Manage and draft weekly email newsletters using Constant Contact.* Develop, schedule, and publish content for CHLDC’s social media channels in line with our communications calendar and organizational priorities.* Maintain and update the CHLDC website, including event pages, news, and program content (primarily through Wix).* Support digital storytelling by collecting and organizing photos, quotes, and program highlights from staff and community partners.* Assist in coordinating communications campaigns for fundraising, advocacy, and events.* Monitor performance of email and social content; share key insights to inform future strategy.* Ensure branding and messaging consistency across digital platforms.* Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing to execute and refine digital outreach strategies that support development goals.* Bachelor's Degree in communications, urban studies, social work, or related field.* 2-4 years of relevant experience.* Excellent writing skills. This includes ability to write for different audiences and versatility across multiple platforms (i.e. newsletter or foundation proposal).* Highly computer literate with social media savvy.* Must possess strong teamwork, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.* Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.* Willingness to take initiative and think creatively as we explore new fundraising strategies and tactics.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.* Must have flexible schedule* Demonstrated ability to engage staff on a regular basis with consistent follow up, as necessary.* Demonstrated commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social justice and social change.* Experience with community based organizations.* Experience with foundation or government grant-writing and reporting.* Experience with individual giving, crowdfunding campaigns, and/or other online fundraising activities.* Experience using Constant Contact.* Experience using a donor data based as well as wealth engine.* Intermediate to advanced HTML and CSS knowledge, comfort working on the back end of websites, email systems, and other platforms to manipulate HTML/CSS code.* Experience with Adobe Creative cloud preferred.* Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.* Reports directly to the Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives, who provides primary supervision and oversight.* The role also involves regular collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing to ensure alignment with the organization’s messaging, branding, and outreach strategies.* 55,000-$60,000, dependent upon experience.* We also offer a very competitive benefits package.* Cover letter should describe relevant experience and interest in this position. Writing samples should demonstrate versatility across mediums (such as, for example, a sample proposal and a sample blog or social media post or website copy).Send resume, cover letter, **and two (2) brief professional writing samples (1-3 pages total) and sample communication materials** to **Tania Rivera, Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives** at: **taniar@cypresshills.org**.
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