Program Development Proposal Writer

Alternative Family Services • San Leandro, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Development Proposal Writer plays a critical role in advancing Alternative Family Services' mission by identifying, developing, and securing government funding opportunities that support strategic organizational growth. This position leads the agency's response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), develops compelling grant narratives, coordinates proposal development across departments, and advises executive leadership on funding opportunities, compliance requirements, and long-term funding strategies. This role serves as a strategic partner to agency leadership by monitoring government funding trends, cultivating relationships with county and public agency partners, coordinating proposal development, and ensuring grant compliance throughout the funding lifecycle. The Program Development Proposal Writer exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in evaluating funding opportunities, interpreting procurement requirements, and recommending strategies that strengthen and diversify the agency's funding portfolio. This role will report to the CPO and candidates should be based in northern California, with ability to travel between the various Alternative Family Services (AFS) offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing and management
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to translate program impact into compelling narratives for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and complex proposal and reporting schedules
• Experienced with counties’ procurement processes including preparation of agency’s response to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Committed to serving diverse children, youth and families with cultural humility focusing on the provision of culturally relevant interventions for children of color
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess high level of integrity, organization, follow-through and sound judgement
• Meet required screening and criminal record clearances
• Required to drive personal vehicle for AFS business and thus possesses a California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, with current auto insurance coverage and current vehicle registration.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel between the various Alternative Family Services (AFS) offices
• Candidates should be based in northern California

Responsibilities

• Monitor various county websites for program development opportunities and identifies upcoming requests for proposals (RFPs) that meet strategic objectives
• Advise leadership regarding funding opportunities, risks, compliance requirements, and strategic considerations
• In collaboration with program leadership, participate in strategic meetings with county partners to review program outcomes, areas of improvement and opportunities to provide additional services that meet county needs and support AFS strategic objective to diversify funding
• Track grant requirements, deliverables, and reporting deadlines
• Assign tasks to internal staff to meet grant and RFP requirements
• Interpret grant requirements, regulations, and funding guidelines
• Develop processes to ensure compliance with grant obligations and reporting requirements
• Monitor awarded grants and advise leadership regarding performance outcomes and funding sustainability
• Coordinate RFP process for new programs and existing program renewals; Prepares all narratives that articulate AFS program outcomes and evaluation
• Serve as a resource to CEO and CPO to research program development and funding opportunities
• Stay current in industry developments and trends by actively participating in state association
• May participate in contract administration to ensure spending is in accordance with funding requirements

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Chiropractic & Acupuncture
• Flex-spending options
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) option
• Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 12 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
• IRS standard mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level