Grant and Development Specialist

Division: Marketing

Job Type: Salaried/Overtime ineligible

Salary: $51,437.55 To $56,851.00

At La Causa, our mission to serve children, youth, and families and nurture community stability is made possible through meaningful relationships with donors, funders, community partners, and alumni. We are seeking an energetic and driven storyteller to join our team as a Grant and Development Specialist, helping secure the resources that sustain and grow our vital programs.

Your Role: This position is a key team member of the Marketing department and is primarily responsible for overseeing Education and Social Services grants and fund development. This position is responsible for researching, writing, and managing grants, while also supporting broader development efforts, including donor communications, reporting, and fundraising initiatives.

Why Join La Causa, Inc.? 

• Meaningful work supporting individuals and families.
• Eight (8) paid hours for volunteering
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive benefits and paid leave including your birthday!

What You’ll Do: 

• Research and identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with La Causa’s priorities and the needs of each division. 
• Write, submit, and track letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and grant reports, including reporting dates and renewals. 
• Cultivate a relationship with current and prospective local funders. 
• Maintain calendar/timeline for annual grant planning. 
• Collaborate with other Divisions and departments to identify needs, evaluate opportunities and collect the information needed for each grant application. 
• Ensure grant compliance.
• Maintain accurate donor and grant records in CRM (Bloomerang) and provide regular reports to the Director of Marketing and Division Leadership. 
• Help develop compelling narratives, program descriptions, and impact language. 
• Donor cultivation, including outreach via visits, calls, e-mails, mailings, researching new donors
• Assist and participate with the coordination of events and special projects, including the annual fundraiser, recruitment tabling, mailings, and responding to funders. donors, volunteers, and the public
• Be an ambassador for the agency by presenting in a positive light and helping maintain high visibility to the community.
• Attend all meetings, committees, conferences, and professional development activities, and serve on committee(s), as requested. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. Or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or development.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding.
• Experience with education or social services-based nonprofits (desirable)
• Experience using fundraising software. (desirable)
• Bilingual, Spanish (Highly Desirable)
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Suite and the ability to adapt quickly to new software.
• Organized with attention to detail and deadline management

Day-to-Day Setting: Work is typically in an office setting, local travel may be required. 

About La Causa, Inc.: 

La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin's largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth, and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community, including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services: Adult Services and Youth Services, and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff who welcome all into Familia La Causa and serve the children and families of Milwaukee. La Causa was named to the Southeast Wisconsin Top 2025 Workplaces. 

You can learn more about La Causa at https://lacausa.org/about-us/ 

Join Our Team—Apply Today!

Turn your grant writing and development skills into lasting impact. Join Familia La Causa and help secure funding for education and social services that change lives. Be part of the team bringing life-changing crisis support to families who need it most. Apply now and take the next step in your career.