Development Coordintor

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Western Organization of Resource Councils is seeking a full time Development Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating and writing private foundation proposals and reports, researching new funding opportunities and supporting the foundation fundraising needs of WORC’s regional network. The Development Coordinator is a critical part of our team working to ensure that WORC and our member groups have the resources we need to build our collective power to win. If you have a passion for making change and building power with folks of all walks of life in the rural West, this is the job for you!

WHO WE ARE

WORC is a regional network of nine grassroots community organizations in seven Western states. Our mission is to advance a vision of a democratic, sustainable, and just society through community action. For over four decades, WORC and our local and state-based member groups have been fighting for social change by organizing rural westerners to address long-term issues affecting their families, communities, and quality of life. WORC is nationally respected for our experience winning campaigns on clean energy, natural resources, food, and farm issues through community organizing, training, leadership development, and voter engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Development Coordinator would be responsible for the following:

• Work closely with WORC’s staff to ensure quality and timely proposals, reports and other funder communications, track deadlines, and ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Compile individual reports from WORC’s member groups and WORC into joint reports in a timely manner for review and approval by WORC’s Executive Director 
• Coordinate with WORC’s Regional Campaign Coordinators to develop, edit and proofread foundation proposals and reports
• Develop and maintain familiarity with WORC’s programs and issue campaigns, and the work of our member groups
• Research potential funders and funding leads
• Stay abreast of relationship/funding status between WORC staff and foundations. Help coordinate funder meetings and calls, as needed
• Other work as assigned

Requirements

WHO YOU ARE 

• At least three years experience supporting foundation fundraising work, ideally including writing successful grant proposals, reports and other funder communications 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including experience developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse group of individuals. This position will regularly work to include input from a variety of stakeholders who may have competing obligations
• Highly motivated, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills and can adhere to firm deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to building personal and organizational equity and experience applying that commitment in a work environment
• Ability to work effectively with teams, especially when members are based in different locations  
• Care deeply about the West and the issues that affect its people, and are committed to amplifying community voices to advocate for a more sustainable and just West.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, EveryAction (or other database system)

We understand that the right candidate may have experience in different areas. If you don’t meet all the requirements above but have an interest in learning, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

WORC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to staff diversity and cultivating and preserving a work environment that is built on the premise of equity. We welcome qualified people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. For more information about WORC, and to view our Equity Statement, visit our website at www.worc.org. 

• Preferably based in Billings, MT. A remote location within WORC’s region (CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, MT, OR, SD or WY) will be considered for the right candidate. 
• You must be comfortable being managed and building relationships with our team remotely. Will report for the Program Director.