Grants and Partnerships Associate

Organization Overview

Habitat for Humanity Anchorage works in partnership with local communities to build homes, build hope and change lives. We do this by building and renovating simple, decent, and affordable housing and by using our voice in the community to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. Habitat sells its houses to qualified low-income Anchorage individuals and families. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry who partners with individuals and families of any race, sex, age, disability, faith, familial status, or national origin.

Habitat Anchorage is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. This means we benefit from a global network of expertise, including opportunities to attend affiliate conferences and engage in volunteer build projects around the globe.

Like many Habitat affiliates, in addition to revenue from grants and donations, Anchorage operates a ReStore retail store that generates significant revenue from the sale of donated goods.

Home ownership is the way that Habitat for Humanity has addressed poverty for more than 2 million people worldwide. This is an opportunity to get hands-on with changing lives the Habitat way in Anchorage, Alaska.

Position Overview

The Development Associate will be instrumental in driving our mission of building homes, communities, and hope. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a creative flair, and a strong commitment to our cause.

The individual in this role will be responsible for playing a primary role in grant writing and execution, maintaining and building relationships with local community partners, and researching and acting on funding and donor opportunities that will benefit the affiliate.

Specific Responsibilities

Fundraising and Donor Relationships

• Take action to encourage more people to make donations to support Habitat’s work in Alaska.
• Develop a pipeline of funding and donor prospects and add qualified constituents to our database.
• Support the implementation of fundraising activities (Silent Auctions, Raffles, benefit dinners, etc.)
• Track and manage donor information in Capsule and CharityProud Software

Grant Writing and Execution

• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, corporations, and foundations along with Municipal and state departments
• Propose, negotiate, and secure sponsorships, in-kind donations, and volunteer support from these partners
• Collaborate with partners to create mutually beneficial projects

Make-it Classroom Support

• Assist in re-establishing the Make-it Classroom following the move of the ReStore
• Coordinate with local partners to create a regular classroom schedule of events
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure a steady stream of volunteers to support the work of the classroom
• Seek out funding opportunities to maintain and expand the work of the classroom

Workplace relationships

Reports to the Development Director

Collaborate with the Development Director and the Marketing & Fundraising Executive to support events, carry out marketing initiatives, and procure grants and donations.

Work with the Finance Director to manage grant reporting.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, event planning, or a related field OR equivalent experience (preferred, not required)
• Proven experience in event planning and execution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekend or evening shifts as needed for events

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00/Hr.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Personal Leave

Main physical setting: Office

Work location: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anchorage, AK 99508