About Us: Volunteers of America – Illinois, a faith based non-profit organization, which for 125 years has been providing a variety of services and housing, transforming the lives of veterans, foster care children and their families, adults with disabilities and the elderly. We are mission driven and strive to uphold our values of Integrity, Discipline, Faith, Innovation, Shared Destiny and Trauma Informed Care in everything we do. We offer a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement investment plans, as well as generous paid time off (18 days in year one; 24 in year two; 10 paid holidays) to promote a healthy work-life balance. If you believe you have the qualifications listed below and would like to join this amazing organization, please apply online. For more information about VOA go to https://www.voaillinois.org. You can also watch this great video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtRq6gz25Y

Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Director of Resource Development and Communications, the Resource Development Manager will have a focus on grant research, writing and reporting and individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Position Type: This position is exempt and reports to the Director of Resource Development and Communications.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The functions listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Research and identify grant and event sponsorship opportunities from government and non-government agencies
Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on funding requirements
Ensure compliance with tracking and reporting on grants (government, foundation, trusts, and corporate)
Be an expert on the organizations history and current programs
Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders
Assist with external relations and development efforts as needed and requested
Works closely with the Development team to align efforts to increase revenue
Support and assist in other activities of the Development department as needed
Uphold and understand the mission and values of VOA Illinois at all times

Other Duties:
As assigned by the supervisor.

Work Environment: Generally, this position operates in a professional office environment; however, this position may require some travel in and around the community by utilizing a personal vehicle or other methods of transportation. The hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; however, work day evening hours, holidays, and weekend may be required.

Physical Demands: Physical demands are a part of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations for the physical demands of the essential functions of the position can be considered and made when possible in response to a specific request.

• Must be proficient in data entry (RaisersEdge), tracking, analysis, reporting, and database/software systems.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office, possess a strong attention to detail, be well organized
• Fundraising experience from another nonprofit organization, school, or civic cause
• Must be a strong written and oral communicator
• Able to work independently and creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Education and Experience: This position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience in development and grant writing in a non-profit setting.

Volunteers of America of Illinois provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations are available and will be provided to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Generally, the individual with a disability must inform VOA Illinois that an accommodation is needed.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign to or reassign duties and responsibilities from this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Location: 47 W. Polk Street Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60605

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Development/ Grant Writing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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