Development Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to make a positive impact for over 650 families within marginalized communities, who want to give their kids the best start in life during the most critical and formative years of their development? Do you enjoy doing creative writing and research?

If your answer is yes, please read on.

We are looking for someone who has a passion to plan and create well-executed grant proposals and coordinate support materials for North Bay Children’s Center’s (NBCC) fundraising goals. You will also be a vital part of support in the stewardship of individual and institutional relationships, donor management, and supporting annual and capital campaign activities.

Keep Reading IF :

YOU ARE ORGANIZED, RESEARCH ORIENTED, AND HAVE STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL. You investigate and research in-depth for possible funders and supporters for fundraising efforts. You ensure that nothing falls through the cracks and catch any mistakes when writing proposals.

YOU ARE SELF-DRIVEN AND A COLLABORATIVE TEAM PLAYER. You are eager to find new ideas and ways to continuously improve processes on how to help others. You work well with others and can work collaboratively across functional and organizational boundaries.

YOU ARE OPEN-MINDED AND RECEPTIVE TO FEEDBACK. You are always willing to take on new challenges head-on and open to receiving constructive feedback and learning new ways of doing something to build upon your knowledge and skillset to have a deeper impact on daily work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE :

Within the first 30-60 days :

• Becomes well-versed in NBCC’s service history, mission core values, services, operational procedures, and how NBCC differentiates itself from competitors.
• Partners with the Vice President (VP) of Development and Communications to learn the day-to-day responsibilities of the role including how to draft applications / LOIs / proposals, maintaining a grant calendar, etc.
• By the 60-day mark, able to identify ~5 funders that align with what NBCC is looking for per month that are new. Partners with the VP of Development and Communications to take on drafting and creating 2-4 proposals monthly.

Month 3 and ongoing :

Month 6 and ongoing :

Month 12 and ongoing :

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE :

COMPENSATION & WORK HOURS

Compensation : $52,000 - $57,000 annually based on experience and skill set

Work Hours : Monday to Friday 9 : 00 am – 5 : 30 pm

This is an “In-Person” position at our Novato Administration Office. Do not apply if you prefer “Remote” work.

BENEFITS :

o Formal onboarding in the first 2 weeks and long-term development and coaching from VP of Development & Communications to ensure you grow & succeed!

o 40-hour Work Week & Paid Time Off – because work / life balance is important

o Paid Holidays – because it’s the right thing to do

o Childcare Discounts

o Health and Dental coverage – because it just makes sense

o 403b plan – because your future matters to us.

WHO WE ARE :

For 35 years North Bay Children’s Center (NBCC) has helped thousands of families give their kids the very best start during the most critical and formative years of development. Our program provides affordable childcare and the highest quality educational opportunities that give children a learning foundation for a lifetime of success. It is NBCC’s mission to ensure all children, particularly our most vulnerable, leave preschool with the tools needed to succeed.

At NBCC, we are anchored with a clear purpose and commitment to serving our communities within Marin and Sonoma County and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where team members are passionate about turning the education achievement gap into an education achievement opportunity. We believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment for not only our students, but team members as well to allow for productivity, collaboration, and learning to thrive.

Learn more about us at www.nbcc.net.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :