CLICK HERE to view the full job description and toapply!{target="_blank"rel="noopener noreferrer"} POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director ofGifts & Gratitude and working closely with all development staff, theGifts & Grants Officer identifies, researches, cultivates and stewardsfunding opportunities for both individual and institutional donors. TheOfficer\'s portfolio will include a mix of individuals giving personallyor through donor-advised funds or family foundations, and keyrepresentatives of private foundations. S/he will be assigned aportfolio of active donors and prospects, and will be responsible formaking initial contact, securing personal visits and working with theCEO, Director of Gifts & Gratitude, Programming and Finance teams, andothers to manage, as applicable, the submission of letters of intent,proposals and online applications. S/he will act as a steward to fundersand will work to establish long-term partnerships and strengthenexisting relationships within the foundation and corporate sector aswell as other key communities or individuals. Kripalu is increasinglyfocused on building partnerships with organizations in the greaterBerkshires, providing service to new and diverse communities, andsupporting activists and servant-leaders working for a healthiersociety. We are seeking an ambitious and energetic candidate seeking togrow and hone the spectrum of skills necessary for effectivephilanthropic leadership, while building Kripalu\'s capacity to grow ourmost impactful programs. ACCOUNTABILITIES - Manage a portfolio ofindividual and institutional donors in support of meeting annualfundraising goals. - Manage proposal and grant writing process,including establishing schedules and coordinating with appropriatestaff. - Identify and develop key external alliances necessary toachieve financial sustainability and programmatic impact. - Understandand speak knowledgeably about Kripalu?s growing schedule of \"Impact\"programming and scholarship initiatives. - Coordinate efforts withinKripalu regarding appropriate staff for outreach to foundations ordonors. Understand and hold knowledge of current foundation fundingrelationships within Kripalu. - Research and prospect potentialcorporate and foundation funding opportunities. - Willingness to travelto build and cultivate relationships with foundations andcorporations. - Monitor and report on progress on grant funded activityagainst schedule established in approved proposals and by funders.Coordinate with various departments on their grant reporting timelinesto ensure that progress and final reports are delivered on time. Manageand improve existing grant tracking mechanism. Essential Skills andExperience - Bachelor\'s degree. - Minimum of 3 years\' experience inthe field of fundraising, with demonstrated success as a 1:1 fundraiser,as a grant-writer, and as a builder of productive internal and externalrelationships. - Impeccable integrity, judgment, and discretion alongwith a professional demeanor and interpersonal style that elicits trustfrom leadership, funders, staff, public officials and partners. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office business tools, including Word, Excel,PowerPoint - Experience with CRM tools; Raiser\'s Edge NXT experience aplus.