Development Specialist

Telamon is an eleven-state, non-profit corporation headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina serving communities for 55 years. Telamon's mission is to provide educational services that lead to better jobs, better lives, and better communities. Telamon provides programs and services in three areas, Early Childhood and Family Support, Workforce Career Services, and Housing & Financial Empowerment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages grant proposal projects, including community and opportunity assessments, for the assigned line of business. Manages relationships and communications with new and existing funders and community partners to develop and secure new funding opportunities for the assigned line of business. Collaborates with appropriate leaders to match opportunities to defined strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages grant and proposal projects, including community and opportunity assessments, for the assigned line of business.

2. Manages relationships and communications with new and existing funders and community partners to develop new opportunities for the assigned line of business.

3. Contributes to strategy development for the line of business by writing development plans, cultivating relationships with partners, and taking part in program goal setting and corporate strategic planning activities.

4. Collaborates with corporate and local leadership to match opportunities to defined strategies.

5. Researches, prospects, identifies and qualifies funding opportunities for defined goals and strategies.

6. Conducts and analyzes in-depth research to define community needs for a variety of reports and assessments .

7. Writes, edits, and completes narrative and deliverables for grants and funding proposals in collaboration with field and corporate teams.

8. Prepares submission package according to funder guidelines and Telamon policy.

9. Creates reports to decision makers on funding opportunities and prospects.

10. Contributes to the marketing efforts for the assigned line of business.

11. Presents information about Telamon’s programs and growth priorities to external and internal audiences. Represents Telamon at public meetings, hearings, and forums related to funding opportunities and program growth.

12. Conducts site visits to state and field offices.

13. Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. A combination of 3 years grant writing, research or project management experience, or its equivalent, is required.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have good project management, attention to detail, research and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work closely in a trusted team environment where sharing and teamwork are valued.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure; proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to quickly assess and prioritize competing demands, while maintaining exemplary customer service.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn complex funding opportunity requirements, policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work is performed both in an office environment and outside.
• Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
• Driving/sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Unscheduled evening and weekend work may be needed to meet the requirements of the job.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.