Development Associate - Youth Advocate Program : Job Details

Status: Full-Time Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt

Summary of Position: Development Associate is a fundraising professional who is knowledgeable about human services systems and grant proposals to fund services from all potential funding sources. The Development Associate must be familiar with child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental/behavioral health systems.

* This position contributes to the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, engagement initiatives to secure financial support for the organization's mission and programs.

* Will be primarily assigned to work on funding proposals, including responding to complex federal, state, and local RFP's, writing proactive proposals for all potential funders, and writing position papers.

Annual Salary starting at: $55,000

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree

* Familiar with government procurement opportunities and funding announcements.

* At least seven (7) years of grant writing experience is preferred.

* Detail oriented and organized work ethic.

* Excellent MS Office skills

Benefits Available:

* Medical/Prescription

* Dental

* Vision

* Short Term Disability

* UNUM Supplemental Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Paid time Off

* Holiday Pay (11 paid holidays)

* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.