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Job Title: Grant and Development Administrator
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: DMC’s Main Office in Anaheim
Salary: $26-30 per hour
Position Overview: The Grant and Development Administrator is responsible for managing grant applications, creating, updating, and maintaining outreach materials, cultivating donor relationships, and coordinating fundraising activities. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the organization’s sustainability and growth by securing funding and advancing our mission through strategic development efforts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission, programs, and needs of the aging and disability community;
- Craft compelling and persuasive grant proposals and correspondences to secure support from new and existing funders;
- Manage the grant application process from start to finish, including submission, tracking, and assuring that submitted documentation meets all requirements and timelines;
- Assist in preparing grant application budgets, maintain a grants calendar to track pending, submitted, and upcoming proposals, as well as required interim and final reports;
- Aid in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for grantors;
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors and required websites/databases to ensure continued support and partnership;
- Creating and updating essential grant documents, forms, and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations;
- Participate in grant meetings to provide updates, discuss issues, and offer recommendations for improving grant-seeking efforts, considering political, economic, and market shifts;
- Collaborate with the Executive Committee of the Board, accounting firm, and DMC Leadership Team on grants;
- Spearhead initiatives for corporate giving, cultivating donor relationships, and optimizing donation processes to ensure sustained financial support for the organization’s mission and objectives;
- Implement donor stewardship practices to cultivate long-term relationships and ensure donor retention;
- Leverage existing relationships with foundations and corporations to secure new grant support during the first year, demonstrating measurable success in expanding the funding base;
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Chair, other appropriate Board members, and the Executive Director to craft a visionary roadmap for fundraising goals which defines short-term and long-term goals, objectives, and metrics;
- Coordinates and participates in a variety of community awareness activities, including in-service presentations with partner agencies, resource fairs, community presentations, etc.;
- Outreaches to community agencies to build partnerships, identify contact points, and strengthen referral avenues;
- Presents accessible information on DMC’s mission, programs and services, and the Independent Living philosophy;
- In partnership with the Communications Consultant, creates, organizes, updates DMC marketing materials, actively maintains DMC’s social media accounts, newsletter(s), and develops written and video content for online marketing;
- Tracks and records outreach contacts, service hours, and results;
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director as needed;
- Adhere to established office hours and be present to support daily operations while demonstrating flexibility as needed;
- Be adaptable to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in grant writing, nonprofit management, government administration, and/or financial business development;
- At least three years’ experience in fundraising, grant writing or related field, preferably in a human service or nonprofit setting and/or equivalent experience in combination with high-level sales management;
- Proven experience in grant writing, with a track record of successfully securing grants from government agencies, foundations, or other sources;
- Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising techniques, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
- Wide breadth of knowledge of research techniques for fundraising prospects, direct leads, opportunities and partnerships, both foundation and corporate;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts effectively;
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Passionate community outreach representative with a comprehensive understanding of and adept ability to convey the evolving county-wide needs for services for individuals with disabilities and older adults;
- Experience in community outreach, engagement, or public relations;
- Experience with social media and online community engagement;
- Demonstrated capacity for public speaking and effective communication with a variety of audience types;
- Experience with networking and public relations;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Working knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy and methodology;
- Valid California Driver’s License or state identification card; car insurance, (if applicable); and reliable mode of transportation;
- Black, Indigenous and/or Person of Color (BIPOC), person with disability, older adult, and/or member of the LGBTQIA+ community preferred;
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language (ASL) is beneficial.
Personal Attributes:
- Communicates in a clear, timely, and respectful manner;
- Demonstrates professionalism during work activities;
- Contributes to positive, supportive workplace interactions;
- Provides consumer-driven services in alignment with Independent Living Philosophy;
- Enters service data in a timely and accurate manner;
- Follows through on assigned tasks and due dates;
- Maintains a collaborative approach and works effectively as part of a team;
- Receptive to and willing to implement constructive feedback;
- Takes responsibility for communicating issues when they arise (and addressing them when able);
- Proactively shares feedback, ideas, and suggestions for organizational growth;
- Maintains attendance, punctuality, and other performance standards as outlined in DMC’s Employee Handbook.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Normal office temperature-controlled conditions with quiet to moderate noise level and little to no exposure to heat, dust, or fumes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position working at a desk; operate a computer and other office machinery including printer, copier, and telephone; move about inside the office to access office machinery; exchange information with coworkers and the public; and may need to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Diversity / Inclusion:
The Dayle McIntosh Center is committed to maintaining a culture of diversity and inclusion and seeks to be representative of the communities we serve, including minorities and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DMC welcomes the unique contributions that employees bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. DMC does not and will not discriminate on the basis of these or any protected category in any of its activities or operations.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you’re interested, kindly forward your resume and cover letter to HR@daylemc.org.
Job Title: Receptionist/I&R Coordinator
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Lead Youth and Information Coordinator
Location: North County Office
Salary: $19-21 per hour
The Receptionist/Information and Referral Coordinator position at the Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled (DMC) is a part-time, on-site role located in Anaheim, CA. This role serves as the organization’s second receptionist, performing routine clerical tasks, expanding and updating the information and referral database, and providing referrals to contacts via phone, email, and regular mail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets and greets walk-ins visiting the center;
- Answers incoming calls and routs them to appropriate personnel;
- Compiles and maintains a broad range of referral data of relevance and interest to people with disabilities;
- Responds to inquiries for information and referral assistance;
- Completes and tracks referrals for various programs and services;
- Provides office support for staff members including copying, faxing, mail dissemination, etc.;
- Assists with scheduling interview rooms, Zoom, and requesting interpreter services as needed;
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Communicates in a clear, timely, and respectful manner;
- Demonstrates professionalism during work activities;
- Contributes to positive, supportive workplace interactions;
- Provides consumer-driven services in alignment with Independent Living Philosophy;
- Enters service data in a timely and accurate manner;
- Follows through on assigned tasks and due dates;
- Maintains a collaborative approach and works effectively as part of a team;
- Receptive to and willing to implement constructive feedback;
- Takes responsibility for communicating issues when they arise (and addressing them when able);
- Proactively shares feedback, ideas, and suggestions for organizational growth;
- Maintains attendance, punctuality, and other performance standards as outlined in DMC’s Employee Handbook.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree from a community college or certificate from a business school;
- Two years’ experience working as an office assistant or related position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Bilingual in English and Spanish;
- Demonstrated clerical skills;
- Familiarity with operation of standard office equipment;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Evidence of strong customer service skills;
- Working knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy and methodology;
- Ability to perform job functions in a manner that demonstrates flexibility, consistency and professionalism;
- Evidence of compliance with attendance policies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants, who have disabilities;
- Ability to use American Sign Language.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Normal office temperature-controlled conditions with quiet to moderate noise level and little to no exposure to heat, dust, or fumes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position working at a desk; operate a computer and other office machinery including printer, copier, and telephone; move about inside the office to access office machinery; exchange information with coworkers and the public; and may need to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
DIVERSITY / INCLUSION:
The Dayle McIntosh Center is committed to maintaining a culture of diversity and inclusion and seeks to be representative of the communities we serve, including minorities and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DMC welcomes the unique contributions that employees bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. DMC does not and will not discriminate on the basis of these or any protected category in any of its activities or operations.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you’re interested, kindly forward your resume and cover letter to HR@daylemc.org.
