Grants & Development Specialist Full Time

This role is focused on advancing mission-driven impact by strengthening institutional funding and supporting the growth of sustainable grant revenue. You will play a key part in shaping compelling narratives that translate program outcomes, data, and learner stories into persuasive funder communications. Working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative nonprofit environment, you will manage stewardship for a diverse portfolio of funders while also supporting pipeline development and prospect research. The position requires a strong balance of writing excellence, analytical thinking, and relationship management. You will collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reporting, timely submissions, and aligned messaging with organizational goals. This is a highly dynamic role where storytelling, strategy, and data come together to drive meaningful social impact.

Accountabilities

• Develop high-quality, tailored grant reports and stewardship materials for a portfolio of institutional funders, translating program data and outcomes into clear, compelling narratives.
• Create funder-facing communications including impact updates, briefing memos, acknowledgments, and engagement materials.
• Write and support grant proposals, LOIs, and applications in collaboration with the development team.
• Manage the reporting calendar, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all funder deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional data collection and internal alignment to support reporting and compliance requirements.
• Track progress against funder commitments and proactively identify risks or gaps in delivery.
• Conduct prospect research and evaluate new funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support pipeline development efforts by identifying, analyzing, and recommending potential funder partnerships.
• Leverage AI tools to improve writing efficiency, research depth, and data synthesis.

Requirements

• Experience in grant writing, development, fundraising, or nonprofit communications, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills with the ability to translate data into persuasive narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work across competing demands.
• Experience conducting prospect research and assessing funder alignment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data insights effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and grant management workflows.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and coordinate input from multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort working in an evolving, startup-like nonprofit environment.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to support writing, research, and productivity.
• Strong initiative, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Salary of $88,000 annually with a transparent, market-based compensation approach.
• 4-day work week structure supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Fully remote work environment within the United States.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision fully covered for employees).
• Unlimited vacation after introductory period and generous paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, adoption benefits, and additional family support programs.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution (401k).
• Annual learning and development stipend plus education reimbursement opportunities.
• Home office setup and monthly technology/phone stipend.
• Wellness benefits, employee resource groups, and community-building initiatives.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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