Development Specialist

Positively Partners

. Draft foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports with the Associate Director of Development .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing, editing, and project management skills to effectively draft and manage grant proposals and reports. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce and Asana for tracking and reporting, while maintaining a collaborative approach across teams.

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Grant Proposal WritingProject ManagementSalesforce Database ManagementAsana ProficiencyCollaborative Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingEditingProofreadingData ManagementReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationEffective CommunicationTrust BuildingDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAsanaCanva

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit FundraisingDonor StewardshipEquity in OpportunitiesFunder Qualification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports with the Associate Director of Development
Write and edit grant proposals using templates and boilerplate, translating program impact into clear, compelling, funder-aligned narratives
Coordinate grant reporting by gathering program and financial information, preparing drafts, and ensuring reports are submitted accurately and on time
Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate language, and resource documents, including materials created in Canva or similar tools
Support prospect research and funder qualification
Manage the Northwest grants calendar and keep applications, deliverables, and reports on track
Track grant requirements, deliverables, and timelines in Asana
Prepare agendas and materials for biweekly development team meetings
Enter and maintain grant and donor data in Salesforce
Run recurring Salesforce pipeline and grant status reports
Communicate grant requirements and restrictions to leadership and finance and submit backup materials
Facilitate donor and funder acknowledgements
Prepare stewardship and cultivation meeting materials and briefings
Join select funder meetings to learn and inform upcoming proposals
Draft follow-up applications and communications
Support additional development projects as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commitment to equity in opportunities and outcomes for children, with recognition of race, ethnicity, language, and socioeconomic status
Approximately two to three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or a related role where writing was a regular part of the work
Project management skills, including juggling multiple deadlines, planning ahead, keeping a calendar on track, and following through on details
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to turn information from many sources into clear, compelling narratives and produce solid first drafts on a steady timeline
Collaborative approach and track record of working effectively across teams
Ability to build trust with colleagues and keep people informed
Comfort working with data and appreciation for accurate, up-to-date records
Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying connected to the team
Experience supporting grant proposals, reports, compliance, or donor stewardship (preferred)
Experience with Salesforce or another donor database, including running reports (preferred)
Familiarity with Asana, Canva, and similar project management and design tools (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime pay eligibility in accordance with Washington State law
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with match
Paid time off
Occasional local travel and three to five overnight trips per year