Development Specialist
The National Programs Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multifaceted development strategy supporting CSD’s multi-state human service programming and international program opportunities. Reporting to the Vice President of National Programs, the Development Specialist will be responsible for meeting department fundraising goals, grant writing, developing content for National Programs collateral materials and websites, and supporting state program fundraising activities. Actively researches, seeks and evaluates opportunities for new programs and for capacity building of existing programs. Supports the development and implementation of a social awareness and crowd funding campaign for CSD’s state programs and international expansion efforts.Essential FunctionsAssists in the development and is responsible for implementation of the National Programs annual development plan.Fundraising responsibilities include, but are not limited to contract &amp; grant writing, crowd funding, and major/corporate donor fundraising.Works closely with National Programs team and state programs, identifying and incorporating funding needs into the development plan.Responsible for researching and evaluating grant and funding opportunities to expand or provide capacity building opportunities for existing programming, and for program expansion opportunities.Evaluate proposed program expansion opportunities for existing programs, providing summaries and funding recommendations to the National Programs management team.Responsible for developing and maintaining a CRM database that includes current contracts, deadlines, and yearly statistics of denied and approved proposals, sponsorships, and fundraising and donor activities.Responsible for tracking upcoming prospective and current grant cycles and reporting expectations.Submits regular progress reports.Works with Marketing and National Programs team in the development of consistent messaging and media channels to build capacity of current programming and expand opportunity for international reach and development. 
Title: Development Specialist
Salary: None
Description: The National Programs Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multifaceted development strategy supporting CSD’s multi-state human service programming and international program opportunities. Reporting to the Vice President of National Programs, the Development Specialist will be responsible for meeting department fundraising goals, grant writing, developing content for National Programs collateral materials and websites, and supporting state program fundraising activities. Actively researches, seeks and evaluates opportunities for new programs and for capacity building of existing programs. Supports the development and implementation of a social awareness and crowd funding campaign for CSD’s state programs and international expansion efforts.Essential FunctionsAssists in the development and is responsible for implementation of the National Programs annual development plan.Fundraising responsibilities include, but are not limited to contract &amp; grant writing, crowd funding, and major/corporate donor fundraising.Works closely with National Programs team and state programs, identifying and incorporating funding needs into the development plan.Responsible for researching and evaluating grant and funding opportunities to expand or provide capacity building opportunities for existing programming, and for program expansion opportunities.Evaluate proposed program expansion opportunities for existing programs, providing summaries and funding recommendations to the National Programs management team.Responsible for developing and maintaining a CRM database that includes current contracts, deadlines, and yearly statistics of denied and approved proposals, sponsorships, and fundraising and donor activities.Responsible for tracking upcoming prospective and current grant cycles and reporting expectations.Submits regular progress reports.Works with Marketing and National Programs team in the development of consistent messaging and media channels to build capacity of current programming and expand opportunity for international reach and development. 
Requirements: Entry level experience, Bachelor's Degree education
Fraudulent: No