About Nourish Pierce County:

Nourish Pierce County’s mission is to provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect.  Nourish was incorporated in 1982 and currently has six food bank locations and award-winning mobile food banks that serves fifteen additional sites. Nourish serves more than 51,000 individuals each year, with the assistance of more than 400 volunteers.  Our goal is to provide each person or family with enough food to make three nutritious meals a day for three days. All Nourish food banks operate on a self-serve model, allowing clients to select the foods that best meet their family’s needs.  Clients are asked to limit their visits to once a week, but no one in need is turned away.  For more information on Nourish Pierce County please visit:
 

www.NourishPC.org

Position Title:  Grants and Communication Manager
 

Reports to:  Director of Development

Status: Full Time – Non-Exempt

Salary: $55,000-$59,000 annual compensation

Purpose:  This position is responsible for grants for unrestricted operating revenue, designated projects revenue, and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects.  This position also manages Nourish Pierce County’s communication activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Grant Writing:

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit  and manage grant proposals to foundation, government and corporate sources in coordination with the Development Director.
• Manage an annual calendar of grants, proposals, contracts, revenue and reporting deadlines.
• Perform ongoing prospect research on foundations and corporations and government funding opportunities to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants and government contracts.
• Work with the Accounting Director to gather information necessary to report to corporate, government, & foundation funders on current grant programs.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by donors.
• Provide stewardship to current donors, including providing regular written updates (newsletters etc.) to all foundation/corporate donors.
• Make appointments with foundation officers and other prospects, arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, trustees).
• Develop all written institutional materials (including Annual Report, brochures etc.) in consultation with the Director of Development, Deputy Director, and the Chief Executive Officer.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.
• Maintain a respectful, friendly and cooperative environment where all are treated with compassion, dignity and respect.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain current, accurate records in database and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Track data relevant to development and provide written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number & diversity, program attendance, etc.).
• Provide monthly and weekly reports, and other updates as requested.

Communication/Marketing:

• Developing communication and marketing strategy and planning activities in consultation with the Development Director and Deputy Director.
• Seek out client stories and advocacy issues to highlight in grant applications, reports, events and in publications.
• Develop and design marketing and communications materials for the agency.
• Coordinate printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials including print, social media, press releases, newsletters, e-newsletters, brochures, and on-line giving.
• Assure consistency and use of brand guide in all agency communications.
• Manage and update the Nourish website weekly, or as needed.
• Serve as agency spokesperson as needed.
• Train others to serve as spokesperson as needed.

Public Relations

• Develop and manage a print, television, radio, and electronic media public relations plan and related activities to highlight Nourish Pierce County’s role in addressing food insecurity.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Nourish Pierce County fundraising events and outreach efforts that are critical to the organization’s success such as the annual auction and luncheon.

Customer Service

• Handle customer service issues with diplomacy.  When issues occur, provide a response within next business day or sooner to donor/foundation/organization.
• Talk with funders on an annual basis to gather feedback.

Professional Development

• Participate in appropriate workshops, conferences, and community meetings related to food banks and administration, and maintain current required certifications.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Minimum of two years’ experience with grant writing.
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, but also work well in a team environment; handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Able to monitor and meet income goals.
• Current Washington state driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to interact effectively with the community.
• Demonstrated computer and written literacy required, especially use of websites, social media platforms, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams), online mail/newsletter software, Canva, etc.
• Excellent people skills with co-workers, volunteers, community members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad and diverse audience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to a min of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to sit or stand for eight hours
• Must be able to communicate clearly using a phone
• Must be able to provide accurate information

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full time,non- exempt position with a salary range of $55,000 to $59,000 depending on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance; a SIMPLE IRA plan and organizational match of up to 3% of annual salary; paid vacation and sick leave and paid holidays..  Nourish Pierce Counth is an at-will employer.
 

Nourish is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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