Serve a powerful mission! Help blind and visually impaired adults achieve real careers with competitive pay! Be a part of a growing social enterprise! This position is responsible for the grant and event planning processes for Beyond Vision. Grant process includes researching potential grants that align with our mission, writing and preparing grant materials, and providing required reports by funders. This person will operate a donor stewardship program and work with marketing to provide communication content. This person also supports the planning of Beyond Vision events like Shot in the Dark, Doors Open Milwaukee, and the West Allis Christmas parade. This position may also plan smaller donor and customer events, as directed.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

1. Integrity/Honesty
2. Adaptable/flexible
3. Servant Leader
4. Effective Communicator
5. Problem Solving
6. Mission Focus

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

1. Strong written communication skills.
2. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to create accessible and inclusive events.
3. Strong organization. Effective time management and project management skills.
4. Drive for Results: Focus on and commitment to achieving outcomes required.
5. Effectively lead teams and be a contributing team member.
6. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office. Ability to use virtual meeting platforms like Zoom and Teams.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. 3-5 years of on-the-job experience in fund development. Experience should include writing grants and planning events.
2. Minimum of four-year degree.
   1. Non-profit experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing. He/she is required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to be mobile both in and out of doors. Occasional local and out-of-state travel is required. This job requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.