BFAIR 771 S. Church St. North Adams, MA 01247 Company Description: We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through: a dedication to excellence; diverse service options;safe and healthy environments; fiscal responsibility; community partnerships; career opportunities and advancement. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, age, and disability, military or veteran status, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being an member of the Reserves or National Guard. Also it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law should be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Salary Range: Location: Per Year NORTH ADAMS MA Job Type: Category: Part Time Grant Writer Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Required 5+ Preference: Required Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: BFAIR is based in Berkshire County with programs located in Hampshire and Hampden Counties. This position's office would be in Berkshire County and attend events/network in all 3 counties. The Fundraising and Grants Manager designs, guides, executes, evaluates, and continually improves BFAIR’s donor strategies essential for achieving the agency’s fundraising goals. Through donor engagement this position will grow our private and corporate donor bases. The Fundraising and Grants Manager is responsible for developing and sharing a case for support of BFAIR’s Mission as well as assuming a lead role in grant writing and support as needed with service bids and proposals. Requirements: BA/BS with 5-7 years of successful fundraising and grant writing experience. Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relationship best practices along with the ability to motivate volunteers, including donors and Board members. Proficient in donor database systems, the ability to utilize data and information to measure and evaluate fundraising performance. An effective communicator, including writing and presentation skills, ability to work independently and compliance with deadlines. Must have flexible schedule in order to attend events that may occur in the early morning, evenings and weekends. Ability to complete all initial and ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, Driving record, E-verify, Physical, PPD and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e. nursing). Valid US driver’s license and ready access to a vehicle required.