Grants & Development Associate
About The Position
Saint John’s Program for Real Change is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Associate to lead the development, submission, and management of public, private, and corporate grant proposals. As a key member of our Development Team, you will play a vital role in identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, ensuring grant compliance and reporting, and cultivating strong relationships with funders. We offer a collaborative and mission-driven team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to see your work directly support transformation in the lives of women and children.
Requirements
- Fluent in English language (spoken and written)
- Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, fax, and internet
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- An incredible passion for our mission
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in grants management, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
- Demonstrated success in writing grants and managing funder relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants/project management tools (Salesforce a plus)
- Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
- Trauma informed training
Responsibilities
- Lead all stages of the grant process for securing corporate, community, and foundation grants to help achieve an annual department goal of $1.8 million.
- Write persuasive, accurate LOI’s, proposals and reports, effectively translating quantitative data into compelling storytelling.
- Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar and tracking systems; coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely submissions, deliverables, and donor recognition.
- Monitor awarded grants to ensure timely use of funds, compliance with requirements, and clear reporting of impact.
- Work with various departments to create and keep track of grant budgets.
- Conduct in-depth prospective research to identify new grant opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
- Manage a portfolio of institutional funders with a focus on cultivation, stewardship, and long-term engagement.
- Assist development efforts through site visits, tabling events, department meetings, and fundraising activities.
- Complete and submit sponsorship applications for Saint John’s signature fundraiser - Party for Change.
- Oversee and manage in-kind donations, including Amazon wish lists, community drives, and gift tracking.
Benefits
- Choice of 8 medical plans
- Choice of 3 dental plans
- Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
- Paid Time Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
