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SUMMARY
The Fundraising Manager is an important contributor to HOPE’s public profile and its financial security and is responsible for creating and implementing fundraising strategies to support HOPE’s mission and objectives. The primary focus is on generating financial support through various fundraising initiatives and cultivating and maintaining donor relationships to ensure the organization’s sustainability and growth.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years proven experience in fundraising, development within the nonprofit sector. Demonstrated success in implementing and managing fundraising campaigns and securing major gifts. Demonstrated success in implementing and managing fundraising campaigns and securing major gifts. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including grant writing and persuasive story telling. Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, board members, staff, and volunteers. Familiarity with fundraising databases and donor-management software; experience with Bloomerang a plus. Strong organizational and project management skills, with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Enthusiasm for HOPE’s mission and a commitment to its values. Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with small nonprofit organizations.

DUTIES

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the organization’s priorities. Plan and help to host fundraising activities related to HOPE’s goals, including annual giving campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, events, and planned giving.

• Identify and engage potential donors and corporate partners. Cultivate relationships with existing and new donors to secure ongoing financial support.

• Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Prepare grant proposals, track status of grant applications, track and record funds awarded during the grant application process.

• Manage the individual giving program, including donor recognition, acknowledgments, and stewardship efforts.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events to attract donors and increase awareness of the organization.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Volunteer Coordinator to identify fundraising opportunities and outreach activities for the volunteers.

• Oversee the maintenance of the donor database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of donors, contributions, and interactions.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop a budget for fundraising and manage the effective use of resources. Provide regular reports on fundraising efforts, financial performance, and progress toward fundraising goals to the Executive Director.

• Work closely with the Executive Director to create fundraising materials, promotional campaigns, and donor communication strategies.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter via email to: Kara Healy at khealy@hope-cs.org.

SUMMARY
The Housing & Self-Sufficiency Specialist is responsible for providing outreach, advocacy, support and programming to members of the community and to the clients at HOPE’s Homeless Resource Center (HRC). The Specialist assesses individual needs and connects clients to appropriate resources, prepares reports and correspondence, provides follow up services, performs outreach activities, and develops an information and referral network. The Specialist will also engage in on-site visits with HRC clients, perform client assessments, provide supportive and advocacy services and maintain files.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicant should have a high school diploma and 2 years of experience working with populations dealing with homelessness, housing insecurity, and/or food insecurity, or needing mental health services.  Must be fluent in Spanish and English and have experience working with immigrant populations. Must be computer literate and should have knowledge of homelessness systems, resources, and mental illness awareness. Knowledge of HMIS (Housing Management Information System) and eLOCCS (Electronic Line of Credit Control System) preferred. 

DUTIES

• Assist clients with applications for housing, entitlements and supplemental services such as SNAP, and Medicaid, and assist clients in obtaining any necessary documents, i.e.- SSI award letters, budget letters, etc.

• Provide follow-up services to ensure that client needs are being met.

• Maintain current, accurate and confidential records on all clients.

• Help create programs and build a network of community resources with various NYS and local agencies that align with HOPE’s mission.

• Assess HRC client needs.

• Record all client interaction in a timely fashion in HMIS and ensure notes are copied to client folder.

• Update client file folders with notice for required renewals or recertification.

• Track, maintain and update weekly, monthly and yearly documents.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Kara Healy at khealy@hope-cs.org