Laura Yassa Email & Phone Number

Responsible for providing an advanced level of grant proposal writing and project management.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

GRANT WRITING, TRACKING, AND REPORTINGResponsible for developing and writing grant proposals and requests to government, foundations, and corporationsPersuasively communicate the mission of Greccio and its programs through grant applicationsConduct prospect research and identify new funding streamsGrant Tracking to include; maintenance of calendar of submissions, success rates and report deadlines Maintain updated contact information and provide communication with foundation staff, as needed, and in support of the Development Director’s primary relationship. SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT Update social media accounts with information, news, and events for the benefit of Greccio and its image in conjunction with the Development Director and or ED Update the Greccio website with current news, events, and industry information, frequently and regularly, and as directed by Development Director FUNDRAISING SUPPORTAssists with fundraising projects as needed. Provide writing support for major donors and individuals contribution letters when required by the Development Director. Help with creation of content for marketing materials, Annual Report, and Agency communicationsAttend community meetings as needed in support of the Development Director’s primary role as lead in creating and maintaining community relationships. DATABASE SUPPORTServe as the lead for the donor database, including its infrastructure, data entry systems, gift processing and report writing.Identify, recommend, and implement processes and improvements to ensure the integrity of the database, including troubleshooting/identifying inconsistencies and making corrections

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

DEVELOPMENT PLANCultivating, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors.Identify and cultivate major individual and corporate donors for solicitation by fundraising volunteers (including the board) and other staffDevelop and implement an annual development planDevelop fundraising materialsImplement an annual direct mail/online giving programCoordinate the research, writing, and submission of grant proposalsDevelop/enhance additional funding streamsDetermine the viability of launching a planned giving campaignReenergize past individual donorsPlan and oversee fundraising and cultivation eventsManage the donor databaseTrain, supervise and support volunteer fundraisersPUBLIC SPEAKING Arrange for public speaking opportunities for appropriate Greccio staff in order to increase community-wide public awareness of Greccio’s mission and the value received by the community through Greccio’s activities.MARKETINGSupervise the generation of a newsletterAssist in the preparation of all advertisingCoordinate all materials used by Greccio to assure brand developmentCOORDINATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIESWork collaboratively with other Directors and Managers, for coordination of funding with other departmental goals and programs.Coordinate with department leads and accounting to ensure satisfaction of funding requirements for grants, programs, etc.

Colroado Springs

GRANT WRITING Responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to government, foundations, and corporations. Persuasively communicate the mission of the organization as well as the programs to potential funders. Assemble and submit grant requests in a timely manner by prioritizing projects to meet deadlines.RESEARCH Proficient in research, interpreting and analyzing data. Conduct prospect research and identify new funding streams.GRANT TRACKING AND ADMINISTRATION Maintain calendar of submission and report deadlines. Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with foundation staff. Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and reporting. Prompt acknowledgement of grant awards and denials. Establish performance measures, monitor results and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's grant program.RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Assist with fundraising projects as needed. Provide writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters. Help to create institutional materials such as the Annual Report and Agency Newsletters.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONOversee administrative office operations Establish, maintain and update files, databases, records and other documentsAdministrative management for CEO, Board of Directors, and agency centersOrganize and maintain central office file systemFISCAL SUPPORTProvide assistance to CFO Prepare and mail vendor checks, prepare and enter receiptsMonitor funding availability of various grants Code program financials to appropriate grant sourceRun financial reports as neededBENEFITS MANAGEMENTReview and monitor benefit plans for changesExplain benefit options and enroll new employees as they become eligibleRESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTWork with CEO and administrative staff for special event planning, donor database, and website maintenanceAssist in grant writing and preparationMANAGEMENT INFORMATION COORDINATIONCompile monthly statistics from multiple programs using Client Information DatabasePrepare scheduled or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports Perform basic information gathering and analysis as neededComplete data forms and reports for various grantsFederal, State, County, and Private funding sourcesSTAFF AND PROGRAM SUPERVISION Interviewing and hiringNew hire paperwork and intakeOversee the development, management, and supervision for three programs Provide direct supervision to two program managers Responsible for helping staff reach program and professional development goalsEnsure compliance with all grant, agency, and program procedures, policies and requirements and review & update operating guidelines annually with program managers