Development Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Acquire knowledge of the organization’s programs, funding sources, and proposal resources.

• Compose proposals and reports for foundations and corporations.

• Write and refine grant proposals utilizing existing templates and standard language.

• Convert program outcomes into clear, persuasive narratives that align with funder interests.

• Oversee grant reporting by collecting programmatic and financial data and drafting reports.

• Ensure that interim and final reports are precise and submitted punctually.

• Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content, resource documents, and Canva designs.

• Assist in prospect research and qualifying potential funders.

• Manage the Northwest grants calendar, tracking applications, deliverables, and reports.

• Monitor grant requirements and timelines using Asana.

• Keep teams updated and follow up with colleagues for necessary content and approvals.

• Prepare agendas and materials for biweekly development team meetings.

• Enter and update grant and donor information in Salesforce.

• Generate regular Salesforce pipeline and grant status reports.

• Communicate grant requirements and restrictions to leadership and finance teams.

• Facilitate acknowledgments for donors and funders.

• Create materials and briefings for stewardship and cultivation meetings.

• Participate in selected funder meetings.

• Draft follow-up applications and communications.

• Assist with additional development projects as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong commitment to equity in opportunities and outcomes for children.

• Around two to three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or a similar role involving regular writing.

• Project management abilities, including handling multiple deadlines, proactive planning, maintaining an organized calendar, and attention to detail.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities.

• Proficiency in synthesizing information from various sources into compelling narratives and producing high-quality initial drafts consistently.

• A collaborative mindset and proven ability to work effectively across different teams.

• Comfort with data management and a commitment to maintaining accurate and current records.

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

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

• Familiarity with Salesforce or another donor database, including report generation, is preferred.

• Knowledge of Asana, Canva, and similar project management and design tools is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Paid time off

• Overtime compensation in accordance with Washington State law

• Fully remote work arrangement

• Occasional local travel and three to five overnight trips annually