Assistant Director, Proposals - Jefferson Center City

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating compelling grant proposals and donor submissions that secure philanthropic funding in support of the organization's mission. This role partners closely with development, program, finance, and leadership teams to translate programmatic impact into persuasive funding narratives for foundations, corporations, and major donors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit management, public administration or related field.
3 years experience writing grant proposals or philanthropic funding requests in a nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
Understanding of not-for-profit funding environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using design software for print and digital media like InDesign.
Knowledge of not-for-profits/ grantmaking environments.
Working with CRM or grant management systems (e.g., Salesforce).

Responsibilities

Research, write, edit, and format high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and funding applications tailored to philanthropic funders.
Analyze funder interests, giving history, and application requirements.
Manage multiple proposal timelines simultaneously, ensuring on-time submission.
Maintain proposal calendars, tracking systems, and funder documentation.
Assist with post-award reporting by providing narrative updates and impact summaries as needed.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.