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Executive Director
lift Women’s Foundation (formerly known as Royal Neighbors Foundation)
Full-time, or Part-Time to Begin | Rock Island, IL or Remote
The lift Women’s Foundation is seeking a qualified person to serve as the Executive Director of a nonprofit Foundation dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in women-focused businesses and services with microloans and other supportive services. It is expected that the Executive Director would have significant experience with fundraising and grant development work and would devote the majority of their time to this work. This is a full-time position but would consider a part-time individual to start, as this is a startup not for profit with opportunity for growth.
Salary range: $60,000 to $100,000 including benefits, which will be adjusted to reflect part-time, if applicable. Benefits will be provided as a stipend and possible assistance with student debt repayment.
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled
President & Chief Executive Officer
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Full-time | Bettendorf, IA (Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois)
The Quad cities Community Foundation is seeking a new President & Chief Executive Officer. To apply, submit a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC here (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). More information about Quad Cities Community Foundation available here.
Salary Range: $180,000-200,000
Deadline to apply: Position open until filled
Grant Writer
State Public Policy Group (SPPG)
Full-time | West Des Moines, IA
Responsibilities/Typical assignments will include:
» Writing compelling grant applications and reports, which can include creating an emotional connection with the reader
» Proofreading grant applications
» Building trusted and professional client relationships
» Writing newsletters and annual appeal letters
» Building and proofreading budgets in Excel
» Building and updating grant templates
» Grant management, tracking, and research
» Supporting team members with other writing needs as assigned
» Tasks will involve regular use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Mailchimp
» Administrative tasks as needed
For required qualifications and additional information, please see the link to the full job description.
Salary range: $38,000-45,000, based on experience, plus full benefits package
Deadline to apply: December 15, 2021
Director of Grants and External Relations
Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact
Full-time | Remote (Iowa or Minnesota)
The Director of Grants and External Relations is responsible for generating new grant resources and managing existing grants to ensure performance and compliance. This includes overseeing all grant writing, grant assessment, and financial compliance. Additionally, this position supports the organization’s external brand management and public-facing presence by contributing to the design and development of marketing materials and creating visual content describing the organization’s impact. This position reports to the Executive Director. As Director of Grants, this position is a key member of the team leading IAMNCC grant programs, including Campus Compact AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs, and other federal and private grants. They will lead all efforts to secure new grant funding.
Salary range: $55,000-60,000
Deadline to apply: November 30, 2021 (priority application deadline; open until filled)
