Development Director at Mental Illness Recovery Center

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is a progressive Nonprofit that assists homeless individuals, adults, and youth with clinical needs and permanent housing. MIRCI is continuing to improve opportunities for the homeless in the Midlands and surrounding areas and is seeking a Development Director.

Job Function:

Under direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Development Director will develop and propose solicitations priorities to include cultivating and developing community donors, as well as identifying and applying for various grants that meet the organization's needs.

Employee Classification:

Considered a professional, Exempt position that is regular full-time.

Examples of Work:

• Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research and other fact-finding actions and meetings.
• Draft and complete grant applications according to application requirements, ensuring applications are submitted on time and within application parameter.
• Coordinate monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programs/projects funded by grants.
• Maintain a tracking system to manage applications and reports
• Draft and implement communications plans to include social and online media, print media, direct mail and other multimedia o Write, review and distribute press releases
• Manage Facebook and Instagram accounts
• Manage website
• Coordinate & produce monthly e-newsletter and quarterly printed newsletter
• Develop relationships within the business and nonprofit community i.e. nonprofit networks, chamber members, local government, etc.
• Work with the marketing and development committee of the Board on fund development for special events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.
• Draft and complete grant applications according to application requirements, ensuring applications are submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Coordinate monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of programs/projects funded by grants.
• Maintain a tracking system to manage applications and reports
• Draft and implement communications plans to include social and online media, print media, direct mail, and other multimedia
• Write, review, and distribute press releases
• Manage Facebook and Instagram accounts
• Manage website
• Coordinate & produce monthly e-newsletter and quarterly printed newsletter
• Develop relationships within the business and nonprofit community, i.e., nonprofit networks, chamber members, local government, etc.
• Work with the marketing and development committee of the Board on fund development for special events.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 3 years of experience in development and grant management in the non-profit sector

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid SC driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be certifiable in defensive driving and Standard CPR/1st-Aid.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time (15 days per year)
• Paid vacation time (15 days per year)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Breavement Leave

MIRCI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. This job advertisement is intended to attract candidates and does not provide a comprehensive job description.