Development Officer - 001128

 

The Development Officer provides technical expertise and assistance to the Grants Director in the acquisition and planning of Wayne County grant funding strategy to increase funding portfolio instruments to best accomplish the goals and objectives of leadership. As a primary part of the position duties, the Development Officer will be responsible for acquisition, development, and implementation planning of the County awards. Responsibilities include coordination of award development from philanthropic, government and other grantors as well as implementation strategies, including the development of project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and other project specifications. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring appropriate ordinances, processes, policies, and practices are aligned with implementation strategies and complies with regulation. The Development Officer is responsible for exploration, attracting, aiding in development of funding opportunities. In addition, the role will be aid in structuring internal KPI, performance and compliance reporting structure. The position works closely with varying positions throughout the county executive departments and separate elected offices in assisting with preparation and documentation grant awards throughout the life cycle. The Development Officer will aid Grants Director in the evaluation of program performance.

 

This position is responsible for the analysis and monitoring of grant performance based on contract terms and regulatory compliance and supervision of, at minimum, two critical positions: Grant Writer and Data Analyst. Work with the leadership throughout the County to understand the financial needs of each department and office to ensure proper funding is attained. Assist the Grants Director with overall monitoring, documenting, reporting (internal & external stakeholders), and ensuring County awards are operated in compliance of regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures. The position will also develop, implement, and maintain all contract and regulation related application and systems. Development and maintenance of staff training plan related to award compliance documentation.

 

The Development Officer may be responsible for assisting with any special projects assigned to the Grants Division by the CFO, CDFO, DCFO or Grants Director in support of the County. Common projects include contract and cost analysis, the creation and generation of special reports, coordination of the performance measurement analysis, and other project as requested.

 

Required Tasks

• Develop and lead organizational fundraising strategy and implementation plan to grow current annual fundraising.
• Manage a portfolio of grantors including high-net-worth philanthropic donors and prospects, developing, and implementing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Launch and build a corporate partner planned giving program to benefit the County and constituents.
• Research and apply to foundations for grant awards for various programs as needed; aid in post-award KPI and reporting requirements plan.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and provide regular reporting for Directors, leadership and other governing bodies.
• Establish systems, processes, and tools to maximize fundraising capacity including overseeing donor management database and working with other staff.
• Work closely with Executive Office to ensure the integrity of all communication pieces and efforts including benefactor communications.
• Lead and collaborate with staff on the management and planning of funding efforts grantor relationships.
• Maintain gift recognition policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Grants Director.

Educational/Experience Required

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Marketing or related field. Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Three to five years prior experience in a large nonprofit, Fund management and/or Sales with proven track record or portfolio of award procurements.
• 3-5+ years of fundraising experience, including experience closing major gifts and grant writing.
• Experience in all aspects of philanthropy, including giving trends, benchmarks, and best practices; research; fundraising techniques and strategies; data analytics; and development operations such as gift processing, prospect and donor research, and fundraising reporting.