Special Initiative Project Coordinator

Temporary/Part-time position reporting to the Executive Director.

About the role

The Special Initiative Project Coordinator will function as part of a team, working across multiple areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities include management of the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative and the Southern Black Girls and Women’s (SBGW) grant initiative supported by the Tides Foundation. This position will collaborate with other SBGW Team members at Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF), Fund for Southern Communities (FSC), and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund (TIF). Additional responsibilities include grant-making implementation, program development, member-service activities, and some administrative duties related to day-to-day office operations for the project.

Responsibilities

• Programs
  • Manage Community Investment Fund Initiative
  • Coordinate SBGW grant activities in collaboration with other cohorts
  • Coordinate technical assistance workshops and offerings for grantees and potential grantees
  • Manage the Grantee Partners Database Program
  • Manage Donor Database
• Public Relations
  • Develop content for Annual Report, e-newsletters, brochures, and other materials
  • Create PR materials
  • Increase general public awareness through appropriate activities
  • Update website content in concert with the webmaster
• Collaboration
  • Work with the Executive Director and Anchor Organizations to provide leadership toward implementing the mission and goals of the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and Casey Foundation Grant
  • Represent FSC in personal contacts, networking opportunities, and media engagements
  • Advocate for FSC’s mission and philosophy with donors, grantees, and the public
  • Represent FSC in philanthropic networks regionally and nationally, promoting community-based philanthropy
• Maintain strong organizational relationships with cohorts, staff, interns, core partners, and volunteers

Requirements

• Progressive social change orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• College degree preferred; Master’s Degree a plus
• Thorough knowledge of the nonprofit sector and philanthropic community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines
• Self-disciplined and self-starter
• Ability to coordinate meetings and special events
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks
• Results-oriented
• Professional appearance as required
• Strong motivational and organizational skills
• Substantial time commitment, including some night meetings and travel (including weekends)
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse people and organizations in the South

Mental Requirements

• Ability to organize a variety of tasks and instructions
• Ability to track multiple projects from start to finish
• Ability to work effectively as a team member