Development Coordinator

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 At The Dierdre Ware Foundation, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.

We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our website.

The Dierdre Ware Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator  monitor and track the finances related to grants that support the Dierdre Ware Foundation. You will manage the outcomes, objectives, spending, and timeliness of awarded grants and grant applications, report and track data, and support the Executive Director and Payroll/Finance Director by occasionally assisting in grant application preparation. 

This is a hybrid position, currently expected to work from Dierdre Ware Foundation’s office initially at least three to fours days per week. The salary for the role is $52,000 per year.  

• Measure, maintain, and report on grant outcomes and objectives.
• Maintain current records in databases, including tracking and reporting.
• Write quality reports, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner.
• Act as subject matter expert on all grants awarded to A Better Way and maintain comprehensive documentation of knowledge.
• Monitor and report on financial grant administration to ensure proper documentation is submitted for expenditures; ensure requests for funds are submitted in a timely manner.
• Track and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual spending by individual grant accounts.
• Accumulate, write, maintain, and share appropriate success stories, including measuring and reporting data.
• Assist the Executive Director in editing and preparing grant applications, as needed.
• Communicate with the Finance Director and grant sponsors as requested and seek to understand and agree upon special details or expectations.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate and communicate effectively, in written form, and verbally with staff and clients. May be asked to present information to Board of Directors or community members on occasion.
• Assist with other fundraising activities as requested.
• Participate in professional development and networking conferences and events as appropriate and/or requested by the Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as primary contact for EveryAction and other fundraising tools and properties.

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper federal, state, and local grant administration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as are excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and excellent time management skills are required.
• Attention to detail and superior organizational skills are a must.
• Experience using QuickBooks and nonprofit grant administration systems is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers and systems is required, including but not limited to Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or similar product knowledge).
• Subject matter knowledge in grant writing is preferred.
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism are required.
• Ability to give and receive feedback well. 
• Track record of working effectively across multiple differences (race, gender, age, language, orientation, urban/rural, etc.). 
• Care deeply about both climate change and environmental justice and want to work to solve the climate crisis and create a healthy and equitable future for all. 
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required.
• This role will require some domestic and international travel.

 Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or nonprofit administration is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience working directly with grant management and financial coordination is required.
• Interest and some experience working with international audiences and content desired.

The Dierdre Ware Foundation has adopted a competency-based approach to job definition, hiring, performance assessment, and professional development. The following are our seven organization-wide competencies and examples of how they manifest for this role.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration: Actively listens to others and seeks to understand diverse perspectives; proactively and effectively manages larger teams; demonstrates the ability to effectively supervise.
2. Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances; takes initiative to solve problems, improve processes, and/or achieve outcomes; learns quickly when faced with new situations or systems.
3. Written and Verbal Communication: Written communication is clear and concise; verbal communication is intentional and straightforward; clearly communicates a shared vision and priorities for the department; clearly conveys objectives, deadlines, and expectations to supervisees.
4. Time and Project Management: Manages multiple competing priorities, tasks, and projects effectively; holds staff and self accountable for achieving objectives; effectively manages conflict among the team, seeing conflicts as opportunities, integrating diverse views and finding common ground, and settling differences in productive ways.                                    
5. Professional Development: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder; supports supervisees’ professional development by providing opportunities to put skills into practice; connects supervisees to other advocates, experts, mentors, and resources and to substantive training opportunities.
6. Mental Wellness & Spiritual Justice: Knows and understands how systems and structures perpetuate inequities internally and externally; fully supports the organization's efforts to change said systems and structures; works to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in Dierdre Ware Foundation spaces (workplace, events, trainings, and other convenings).
7. Dierdre Ware Foundation Mission, Vision and Focus: Is passionate about Dierdre Ware Foundation's role and mission and can act as a Dierdre Ware Foundation Ambassador to a diverse set of audiences; stays up-to-date on climate trends, impacts and solutions.

In addition to organization-wide competencies, each role has its own competencies. Below are examples of how each competency manifests in this role.

1. Communication Skills:  Works with internal and external stakeholders to co-create new ideas and implement project plans on department-wide priorities; ensures alignment of the department's and organization's messaging with department- and organization-wide goals.
2. Technology and Data Systems: Possesses knowledge of common design tools, cross-channel marketing, and social media marketing.
3. Strategy Development: Envisions, develops, and implements comprehensive communications plans, message guidance, and media strategies to grow an organization’s influence and impact and leverage opportunities at key moments; manages internal and external stakeholders on fundraising strategy and campaign executions; demonstrates big-picture thinking with their digital communications strategy and ensures alignment of teams' verticals with the organization's overall strategy.     

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dierdre Ware Foundation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Dierdre Ware Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

Please send a cover letter and resume to team@dierdrefoundation.org.

BENEFITS

Excellent benefits, including employer paid 100% employee medical, life, dental, vision insurance. 401K, Paid Parental Leave, and other benefits such as wellness days, vacation and sick time are all included.