Chicago Jobs Council

Content Writer

• Research, identify, and evaluate local, regional, and national foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with CJC’s mission
• Maintain and update CJC’s funding calendar, including deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities
• Write, edit, and submit grant applications, letters of inquiry, proposals, budget narratives, and reports
• Collaborate with the CEO and Programmatic Leadership team on special campaigns and strategy sessions
• Develop proposal concepts and narratives using data, program metrics, and operational details
• Monitor active grants for programmatic deliverables, reporting milestones, and financial compliance
• Work with the Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives to submit progress reports to funders and dashboard reporting for board meetings
• Support core fundraising operations and database management

Development – Grant Writing Consultant