Grant Writer & Donor Relations Associate
About The Position
East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring (EPATT) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Grant Writer & Fundraising Assistant to support our growing development efforts. This part-time position will play a key role in securing philanthropic support through grant writing, prospect research, database management, and fundraising operations. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, strong project manager, and self-starter who is passionate about educational equity and youth development. This position reports to the Development Director and works closely with the Executive Director and program staff. Program Mission: Using one-on-one academic tutoring, tennis instruction, parent education, mentoring, and enrichment activities, EPATT strives to impact students academically, athletically and socially to ensure each one is prepared for college and career.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, communications, or a related field.
- Excellent written, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience conducting online research and synthesizing information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Successful track record writing grant proposals and reports.
- Experience working in education, youth development, or nonprofit organizations.
- Familiarity with donor stewardship and fundraising best practices.
- Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, or similar platforms.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
- Prepare grant reports, progress updates, and stewardship materials.
- Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and application calendars.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather data, outcomes, stories, and budget information.
- Maintain grant files and records.
- Assist with donor stewardship efforts, including acknowledgment letters and donor communications.
- Conduct prospect research on individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Support implementation of major gift and annual giving strategies.
- Assist with fundraising campaigns and special projects.
- Maintain donor and grant records in the Bloomerang CRM donor database.
- Generate reports and track fundraising metrics.
- Assist with gift processing and donor acknowledgments.
- Help maintain development calendars and project timelines.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and data integrity.
- Assist with fundraising events, donor tours, and stewardship activities.
- Prepare event materials, sponsorship packets, and follow-up communications.
- Provide general administrative support for the development team as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
