2J63
FUNDING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This is administrative work directing and implementing programs and initiatives intended to develop monetary and in-kind support for departmental programs from private foundations, government agencies, the general public and other sources. The employee in this class secures support in the form of grants, gifts and services and volunteer participation from governmental agencies, private foundations, corporations, non profit organizations, civic groups and individuals. Important aspects of the work include administering departmental volunteer programs and promoting department services and facilities. The employee supervises a small staff engaged in resource development work and has extensive interaction with other government agencies, private foundations, volunteer groups and the public. The employee is supervised by an administrative supervisor.

• Only one position will be allocated to a department
• The position will direct all resource development activities for an assigned department.
• The position must demonstrate a concentrated focus on resource development for departmental programs.
• The position must interact with government agencies, private foundations, volunteer groups and the public for the purpose of generating monetary and in-kind support.

Develops and implements strategies, proposals and programs intended to generate monetary and in-kind support for departmental operations and capital needs; determines and implements the most effective methods of securing monetary and in-kind support; determines which funding agencies, foundations and private groups should be solicited; determines which departmental programs and facilities require support and have the best possibility of attracting support.

Develops and revises resource development policies and procedures to comply with objectives of the department.

Manages a voluntary donations fund and in-kind contributions; prepares documentation necessary to enable donors to claim federal tax deductions for their contributions; develops grant proposals for submission to governmental agencies and private foundations; provides supporting documentation and reports on expenditures to funding source; meets with foundations and corporate officers, special interest groups, community organizations and other groups to request monetary support, in-kind support and volunteers; explains departmental objectives, programs and facilities and the support required to continue their operation.

Prepares promotional strategies intended to increase public awareness, utilization and support of programs and facilities.

Provides administrative assistance and technical direction to volunteer groups engaged in department related activities; meets with volunteer groups to develop projects that meet the joint goals of the group and the department; assists groups in development of organizational structure, policies and programs; assists volunteer groups in applying for and securing financial assistance; assists volunteer groups in preparation of informational and promotional materials; develops and maintains centralized departmental resource files documenting donors and volunteers and gifts and grant projects; prepares grant applications.

Provides effective interaction between the department and partner organizations; establishes roles standards and criteria for all volunteer partnerships.

Supervises activities of a staff engaged in developing and working with volunteer groups and preparing informational and promotional materials; administers grants received to promote special departmental programs; represents the department at meetings of community organizations, volunteer groups and departmental boards and commissions.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the funding requirements and organizational objectives of government agencies and private foundations that may provide financial assistance to the department
• the principles, practices and techniques required to attract, organize and develop volunteer groups
• fundraising practices and techniques
• the principles, practices and techniques in preparing a variety of informational and promotional materials
• administrative and operational analysis
• the principles and practices of organizational development
• methods and techniques of grant preparation and application
ABILITY TO:
• learn the operations and programs of the department
• plan, develop and implement a variety of programs intended to increase public awareness, utilization and support of departmental facilities and services
• prepare and process grant applications
• supervise a small staff engaged in the coordination of volunteer group activities and the preparation of informational and promotional materials
• analyze departmental programs to recommend improvements to these programs
• influence and secure the support of groups and individuals
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, volunteer groups, private foundations, governmental agencies and the public
• express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
• ability to prepare and process grant proposals

EDUCATION

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of administrative experience.

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SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of administrative experience in a governmental agency at the full performance level which has involved either:

1. Developing fund raising programs, preparation of grant applications and grant administration which has included the use of volunteers or volunteer organizations.
OR

2. Directing the coordination and support of volunteer programs that have included fund raising activities and events.

OR


Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience and completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.