Diamond State Community Land Trust is seeking an Associate Director to serve a dual role in development and finance. The responsibilities are split approximately 65% Development and 35% Finance. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director and is key to achieving ongoing support for DSCLT initiatives.
Position Summary - Development
Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Associate Director will identify, research, define and develop funding sources to support existing DSCLT programs and initiatives, as well as prospective new initiatives. The individual selected will also coordinate the development, writing and submission of cover letters, proposals and all supporting materials required for submission to funding sources ensuring timely submission. The position is also responsible for collecting, tracking and completing all grant reports due. This position is key in achieving ongoing support for DSCLT initiatives.
Essential Development Functions:
· Candidate will conduct research to seek funding opportunities for all DSCLT initiatives and programming by utilizing databases and other resources available
· Maintain grants calendar and timeline
· Write, compile and submit compelling, well-articulated and winning proposals, and cover letters
· Update and maintain the funding source points of contact
· Collect data, track, report, write and submit Interim and final reports in timely fashion
· Meet with Executive Director to ensure clear content and initiative content capture as well as strategic alignment.
Position Summary - Finance
With oversight by the Executive Director, the Associate Director will maintain all DSCLT accounting records utilizing the QuickBooks Online accounting application. This individual will also coordinate DSCLT’s banking activity, and professionally communicate with the organization’s lenders, auditors, board members and homeowners regarding financial matters.
Essential Finance Functions:
· Candidate will produce timely monthly financial reports for the Executive Director and Board, summarizing DSCLT’s financial position and activity
· Process all vendor invoices, ensuring correct coding, and remit payments in a timely manner
· Monitor monthly ground rent payments from homeowners and send invoices as necessary
· Process semi-monthly payroll and remit payroll taxes by established government deadlines
· Deposit cash receipts promptly and transfer funds among accounts as needed
· Make general ledger journal entries as necessary.
Qualifications:
· Candidate should have at least three to five years of experience with funding development, grant writing either independently or with another organization
· Strong understanding of basic accounting principles is essential
· Proven ability to produce persuasive, compelling and winning proposals
· Excellent written and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
· Exceptional foundation research skills using multiple databases
· Ability to work well under pressure and meet quick and/or multiple deadlines
· Candidates should be self-motivated and professional
· Knowledge of the local, regional and national philanthropic community preferred
· Excellent computer skills—Microsoft Office skills are essential; QuickBooks experience highly desirable.
· Experience working for a community foundation or a non-profit organization a plus
Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:
· A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
· Must be able to perform tasks which involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work on a daily basis. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter that outlines interest and qualifications, a resume, and a list of references to: doveroffice@diamondstateclt.org (MS Word, or PDF only, please)
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until September 27, 2019 – and continue until the appropriate candidate is identified. If necessary, the submission deadline will be extended. No calls please.
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