Assoc Regional Director, Philanthropy

At Mercy Housing we believe that business and mission are not competing values. Employees are expected to contribute to a mission and values-centered culture, incorporating the core values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy into their day-to-day work. We are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

About the role

We are looking for a key contributor to expand and steward Mercy Housing’s (Chicago Region) corporate and foundation fundraising through grants, including research, writing, and submission of grant proposals. This position coordinates stewardship of grant funds and builds relationships with grantor prospects and donors. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule; candidates in the Chicago area are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and prepare submission of foundation and corporate grant proposals as well as government-funded Resident Services contracts.
• With Regional Leadership, establish and maintain relationships with current and prospective corporate and foundation grant donors through face-to-face meetings, site visits, and other communications.
• Manage and provide reports on grants to grantors and contracting agencies as required.
• Steward, manage, and be accountable for grant-funded projects.
• Manage the research and identification of corporate and foundation funding prospects to expand and develop a pipeline of current and prospective corporate and foundation donors.
• Collaborate with Resident Service and Real Estate Development staff to support evidence-based program design, program budgets, creation of logic models, and establishment of meaningful goals and outcomes for specific grant opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in prospect research, grant writing and management, and donor communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.

Skills

• Superior organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackbaud database management programs (Raiser’s Edge), prospecting tools, and the Internet.
• Ability to work with a participative style of decision-making.

Benefits

• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday).
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours).
• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday.
• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, including dental (covers adult and child orthodontia) and vision.
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
• 403b + match.
• Paid Volunteer Time.
• Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Plan.
• Free Basic Dental.
• Pet Insurance options.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000 / salary