Posting Date: 10/10/2019
Organization: Michigan Nonprofit Association
City Position is located: Lansing
Position Description (include how to apply):
Objective: The State of Michigan Census 2020 Deputy Director position is responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of programs critical to Census 2020, coordinating activities of State of Michigan Departments related to Census 2020, working with the State Complete Count committee organizations and implementing the State's Census 2020 strategic plan.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinating the State’s efforts focused on Census engagement and community outreach
- Write, oversee and manage the execution of a comprehensive outreach plan for the 2020 Census
- Responsible for setting and achieving goals related to department and community outreach
- Work directly with the Executive Director of the 2020 Census, to engage and fully mobilize the State Complete Count Committee
- Serve as the liaison to key Census partners; to create a system of coordination with local complete count committees and local nonprofit committees, as well as consultants, department staff, nonprofits, elected officials and key state and local partners for coordinating and tracking all outreach efforts
- Assist in building a comprehensive plan to engage everyone throughout the state with a concentration of the program on our hard-to-count communities
- Develop a performance management system that monitors plan implementation and performance measures
- Create and analyze weekly productivity reports
- Increase awareness of the 2020 Census and improve response rates over 2010
- Provide strategic support to key partners, including the US Census Bureau, to reduce duplicated efforts and maximize resources
- Manage professional development and team building for interns and staff
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of five-to-seven years of work experience in community organizing, campaigns, advocacy and/or government
- Strong understanding of data driven work and analytics
- Experience in managing programs, including supervising staff and ensuring program impact
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior level decision makers and elected officials
MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Experience coalition building
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to create and oversee the implementation of realistic action plans
- Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines
- Understanding of Michigan’s diverse communities
- Proven success managing and working within high stress environments
- Bilingual preferred
Supervisory Role: No | Exempt or Non-Exempt: This position is classified as exempt, and does not receive overtime pay compensation. | Note: This position is a grant-funded position with Michigan Nonprofit Association.
How to apply: Submit resume and cover letter to Kerry Ebersole Singh at ebersoleK1@michigan.gov.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to the position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Michigan Nonprofit Association management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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Posting Date: 10/10/2019
Organization: Feeding America West Michigan
City Position is located: Comstock Park
Position Description (include how to apply):
This position assists the Development Department with requesting and securing grant funding. The successful candidate will be able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly-organized, and experienced in using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information. Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities. Preparation and timely submission of letters, proposals, grant applications, and reports. Persuasively communicate the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders. Track grants and report deadlines. Ensure prompt acknowledgment of foundation giftsPrioritize projects to move multiple projects in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals. Present grant proposals to potential funders, Food Bank staff, and other relevant parties. Assist the Grant Manager. Special projects as needed. This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Joseph Jones, Grant Manager, at JosephJ@FeedWM.org by October 25, 2019.
Posting Date: 10/10/2019
Organization: COTS
City Position is located: Detroit
Position Description (include how to apply):
Organization Overview: Since 1982, COTS with an annual budget of $7 million, has been committed to serving the most vulnerable members of the Detroit community. COTS serves families experiencing or overcoming homelessness through our emergency shelter for families, two apartment complexes, and nearly 200 leased homes in and around the City of Detroit. Our new 56-unit apartment complex will open in spring of 2020, expanding our footprint and impact in Midtown Detroit. In 2018, our rich continuum of programs and services provided support to more than 1,000 people.
The Opporunity: The 2020 fiscal year is designated for COTS's most ambitious publicity and fundraising capital campaigns ever. The organization seeks a strategic CFO with a track record of organizing a growing organization to meet current and future developments. The CFO is responsible for aligning financial reserves with the mission and vision of the organization and for identifying concrete ways to engage in increasing financial reserves and cost-savings, to ensure COTS sustainability.
To view the full job description, visit our website at www.cotsdetroit.org.
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