Little Village Environmental Justice Organization

Now Hiring:

Part-Time Grants & Fundraising Consultant: Deadline: Thursday, May 13th, 2010 

The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) is hiring a grants & fundraising consultant to begin immediately. 

Summary: This position is primarily responsible for working to raise funds for LVEJO projects through local fundraising, government, foundation and corporate grant writing; researching potential grant opportunities; and administration of communications with LVEJO’s government, foundation, and corporate funders.

 Administer Local Fundraising Initiative with LVEJO:

-       Assist with development of Annual LVEJO event and scheduled local fundraisers

-       Establishing a variety of mechanisms to maintain contact with existing and potential donors

-       Consistently working with Board and Staff to increase the number of donors and amount of donations

Raise Funds from Government, Corporate & Foundation Funders through Grant Writing, Research, and Coordination of Stakeholders:

·         Researches grant opportunities and develop communication with all existing and potential funders

·         Drafts and assembles grant proposals.

·         Coordinate and liaise with funders around the preparation, submission, and awarding of grants.

·         Coordinate and liaise with LVEJO program staff to collect and summarize information relevant to grants.

Administer Communications with Government, Corporate & Foundation Funders:

·         Maintains calendar of grant proposal due dates, as well as grant progress and final report due dates.

·         Drafts grant progress and finalize reports.

·         Maintains database of all LVEJO grants and funders (current, pending, active, inactive), and their corresponding pertinent information.

Provide General Development Department Organization and Support:

·         Writes and disseminates Constant Contact emails.

·         Assists in the writing and designing of brochures, flyers and pamphlets for the organization.

·         Assists in the organizing, planning and implementation of LVEJO fundraising and community events.

·         Assists in the implementation of activities related to LVEJO Membership Campaign.

·         Performs other duties as assigned that fulfill the General Purpose of the position.

Skills:

-       A minimum of 2 years experience of demonstrated successful fundraising and grant writing with a non-profit organization is required

-       Experience with Constant Contact or other e-newsletter and traditional newsletters

-       Creation and management of electronic database 

-       Exceptional organizational and time management skills

-       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-       Excellent attention to detail

-       The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills

-       Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

-       PC experience required: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

-       Dedication to LVEJO’s mission of environmental sustainability 

-       Ability and willingness to work flexibly in a changing non-profit environment

 LVEJO: is a collective of community members on Chicago’s Southwest side striving for a just educational, environmental and economic system. We are creating a more just society by using the talent and power that exists within our own youth, adults, families and neighborhoods and by working with sister organizations throughout Chicago, the U.S. and the World.

Compensation: Depends on Experience & References

Time Frame: Part-Time: 8-10 hours per week

How To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, a writing sample of either an actual grant proposal or a piece that is persuasive or expository in nature and three references to info@lvejo.org.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged. Deadline for Applications: Thursday, May 13th, 2010

LVEJO is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

2856 S. Millard Avenue Chicago, IL 60623-4550

Tele: (773) 762-6991 Fax: (773) 762-6993

Email: info@lvejo.org  – Web: www.lvejo.org