Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
About the Company
Established on May 4th, 2015, THRIVE SS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that created theUndetectables Model - a tiered peer support model that combines online support, traditional in-person support, and friend/social/ “Judy support” - to address issues that Black people living with HIV face. In the United States, many people of color living with HIV have trouble reaching viral suppression or “Undetectable” status, disclosing their HIV status to partners, family, and friends, addressing their hierarchy of needs (shelter, employment, medical care) and gaining support. The mission of the THRIVE SS is to improve health equity for Black gay men living with HIV through direct support, advocacy, and building collective power. We have been able to replicate this model in other high prevalence jurisdictions around the country (Tennessee, California, South Carolina, North Carolina and the District of Columbia).
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Manager of Grant Development and Communications will be a proven fundraiser, compelling storyteller
and pitcher, and avid social networker, who wants to use these skills for good by advancing bold health
equity goals and ensuring access to lifesaving HIV treatment for all people around the world.
This is an integral position in a small, dynamic team that is dedicated to achieving universal access to
treatment and care for black communities living with HIV around the world. As our director of
Development & Communications, you will work with our team to develop and implement an overall
fundraising and grant strategy for the organization while leading THRIVE’s strategic communications to
advance our core campaigns and position our organization and staff for greater impact.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, develop, plan, direct and supervise grant projects. This
position is responsible for wring major grant applications, pre-award coordination of all grants
applications for THRIVE, post-award budget development and support for faculty/staff in charge of grant-
funded projects, search and notification of opportunities for external sources of funding including grants
and foundations, grant-wring training, grant template development, and general oversight of grant
development. The Director serves as a liaison with community members, elected officials, funding
source program and contract officers, resource developers nationally, and community organizations. The
Director provides leadership in the research and identification of external college priories, and search
requests.
Grant Management
• Research, identify and recognize external opportunities that present viable funding
opportunities and match THRIVE goals, priories, and search requests.
• Support, enhance, and supervise the efforts of THRIVE personnel.
• Provide leadership in the identification and solicitation of grants, donations, annual giving
campaigns planned giving, capital campaigns, endowments, planned annuities, scholarships,
corporate giving, foundation leadership and training, alumni development, and community
involvement as it relates to generating external sources of income to support THRIVE.
• Coordinate grant writing on behalf of THRIVE through alignment of grant development processes
and priories established with contracted grant consulting firms and independent contractors
(as needed).
• Provide assistance in the planning, writing, program design, budget development, and
evaluation of grant funded project.
• Create, design and implement processes and procedures related to grant management and
proposal development.
• Conduct and coordinate research related to needs assessment and background information for
proposal development efforts.
• Advise project teams regarding negotiation of new grants and grant management issues.
• Work with faculty and staff to identify and resolve budget and compliance issues.
• Serve as a liaison with funding source program and contract officers and with community
organizations.
Fundraising
• Lead Health THRIVE’s annual initiatives to raise $3 million from individuals, foundations,
multilateral organizations, grantors and businesses.
• Diversify THRIVE’s funders and increase yearly revenue.
• Work with THRIVE leadership team to develop a multi-year funding strategy that will position the
organization to achieve its programmatic goals and advance its overall mission.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major individual donors, with support from THRIVE’s Executive
Director, Board of Directors, and leadership team.
• Identify, develop, and manage new relationships, and strengthen and manage existing
relationships, with private foundations and multilateral organizations.
• Draft emails, letters, reports, social media and oversee the production of videos and other
graphic elements, as part of strategic fundraising campaigns/appeals.
• Develop processes and tools for tracking progress on the implementation of major grants.
• Supervise fundraising and communications interns and provide ongoing guidance and coaching
to improve the performance of staff and volunteers supporting these areas of work.
Communications
• Develop and implement strategic communications goals in support of THRIVE’s campaigns and
ensure THRIVE is using its external communications to position us for success.
• Oversee the production and management of all THRIVE external communication, e.g. reports,
studies, research, action alerts, speeches, social media feeds and initiatives, op-eds, fact sheets,
infographics, talking points, and videos.
• Write high-quality copy for op-eds, letters to the editor, press releases and statements, reports,
blogs, speeches, and other materials as needed.
• Pitch stories to reporters, editorial board writers, columnists, bloggers, and producers and other
content developers and generate persuasive press materials.
• Develop and deploy communications products that showcase the work of THRIVE’s allies, and
where appropriate support partners in communicating their work.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, including graphic designers and web
developers, and ensure that resources for such support are used for maximum impact.
• Leverage social media to achieve communications, fundraising and advocacy goals.
• Improve, strengthen, and expand THRIVE’s contacts and relationships with the Black community.
• Monitor and identify newsworthy and social media trends and angles and seize emergent
opportunities to advance THRIVE’s mission.
• Ensure that THRIVE is regarded as a priority source for expert analysis and interpretation and
ensure the integrity, quality, and accuracy of all external communication.
Desired qualifications
• At least five years’ experience at PR or advertising agency or in corporate communications or
digital marketing or non-profit.
• Previous experience with online media management, CRM and/or project management tools.
• Experience in digital organizing or proven track record in growing online fundraising, website
traffic, social media followership and email subscribers.
• An already established network of relevant media and/or fundraising contacts.
• Experience building organizational relationships with reporters and influencers via social media,
especially Twitter.
• A master’s degree in relevant field.
Please visit us at thrivess.org to learn more about our organization.