Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Development to create foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports.

• Compose and refine grant proposals utilizing templates and standard language, effectively translating program impact into engaging and funder-aligned narratives.

• Oversee grant reporting by collecting program and financial data, drafting documents, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of reports.

• Maintain proposal templates, standard language, and resource documents, including materials developed in Canva or similar platforms.

• Assist with prospect research and evaluate potential funders.

• Organize the Northwest grants calendar, ensuring that applications, deliverables, and reports are on schedule.

• Monitor grant requirements, deliverables, and timelines using Asana.

• Prepare agendas and materials for biweekly development team meetings.

• Input and manage grant and donor information in Salesforce.

• Generate recurring Salesforce pipeline and grant status reports.

• Communicate grant requirements and limitations to leadership and finance, and submit necessary backup materials.

• Facilitate acknowledgments for donors and funders.

• Create materials and briefings for stewardship and cultivation meetings.

• Participate in select funder meetings to gain insights for future proposals.

• Draft follow-up applications and correspondence.

• Assist with additional development projects as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong commitment to equity in opportunities and outcomes for children, with an understanding of race, ethnicity, language, and socioeconomic factors.

• Approximately two to three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or a similar role where writing was a significant component.

• Proficient project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines, plan ahead, keep a calendar organized, and attend to details.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Skill in synthesizing information from various sources into clear, engaging narratives and producing quality first drafts within a consistent timeline.

• A collaborative mindset with a proven ability to work effectively across teams.

• Capacity to establish trust with colleagues and keep them informed.

• Comfort in working with data and a commitment to maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting while remaining connected to the team.

• Experience in supporting grant proposals, reports, compliance, or donor stewardship (preferred).

• Familiarity with Salesforce or another donor database, particularly in generating reports (preferred).

• Knowledge of Asana, Canva, and other project management and design tools (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Overtime pay eligibility as per Washington State law.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for occasional local travel and three to five overnight trips annually.