Development Specialist

Reach Out and Read

. Learn the organization’s programs, funders, and proposal library .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing, editing, and project management skills to effectively draft and coordinate grant proposals and reports. Proficient in managing timelines and collaborating across teams while maintaining accurate donor data and grant requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Proposal WritingProject ManagementSalesforce ExperienceStrong Writing SkillsCollaboration Across Teams

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingEditingProofreadingData ManagementProposal Drafting

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationAttention to DetailCollaborative Approach

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAsanaCanva

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit FundraisingDonor StewardshipFunder QualificationGrant Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn the organization’s programs, funders, and proposal library
Draft foundation and corporate proposals and reports
Write and edit grant proposals using templates and boilerplate
Translate program impact into clear, compelling, funder-aligned narratives
Coordinate grant reporting by gathering program and financial information and preparing drafts
Ensure interim and final reports are accurate and submitted on time
Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate language, resource documents, and Canva materials
Support prospect research and funder qualification
Manage the Northwest grants calendar and track applications, deliverables, and reports
Track grant requirements and timelines in Asana
Keep teams informed and follow up with colleagues for content and approvals
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
Facilitate donor and funder acknowledgments
Prepare stewardship and cultivation meeting materials and briefings
Join select funder meetings
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
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
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

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