Grant and Development Coordinator

Reporting to the CEO, the Grant & Development Coordinator is responsible for proposal development, award management, and building capacity through fundraising initiatives. This work may be performed internally or on behalf of external clients and/or stakeholders.

This is a part-time remote position anticipated up to 24 hours a week. Candidates will be considered in Washington only. Occasional travel may be required in order to meet clients or attend meetings/events. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude, growth mindset, and interest in joining a growing small business and actively working to expand their role within the company. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with experience in Federal grant writing. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports proposal development activities for grants, contracts, Request for Proposals, or other funding mechanism for the Company or Company’s Clients.
  
  
  
  • Identify and review funding opportunities
  
  
  • Background research
  
  
  • Creating letters of intent, case statements and/or other templates
  
  
  • Crafting proposal narrative sections
  
  
  • Drafting budgets and budget justifications
  
  
  • Drafting ancillary documents
  
  
  • Review and editing of proposal sections
  
  
  • Proposal submission
  
  
  • Follow-up on submitted proposals
  
  
  
  


• Creates schedules and tracking calendars.


• Attends client meetings as needed.


• May register the Company or Company’s Clients in application portals or procurement systems.


• May schedule and participate in Client or Company meetings.


• Assists in the tracking of Company and Client projects.


• Updates project status in the Company’s project tracking system.


• Advises on project implementation.


• Prepares and delivers progress reports.


• Assists with closeout requirements and final reporting.


• Develops strategies to increase capacity through fundraising initiatives.


• Drafts development plans and proposals. 


• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that are interested in gift giving.


• Organize fundraising events and materials.


• Organizes documents and files.


• Prepares reports and updates as requested by the Executive Leadership Team.


• Participates in team meetings.


• Works collaboratively with colleagues and freelancers.


• Participates in training and professional development opportunities.


• Assures that the Company is professional and in compliance with all policies, regulations, and laws related to proposal development.


• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

● Bachelors degree preferred.
● Two or more years of relevant experience in proposal writing, capacity building or other related fields.

● Two or more years of relevant experience in grant management, fundraising, or related fields
● Two or more years of experience working with community based organizations, non-profit organizations, or local government organizations.

● Technical fluence with Little Green Light donor management software for nonprofits
● Technical fluency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe DC, and Google Cloud Environment.
● Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
● Ability to pass a background check.

CPIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CPIN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CPIN are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CPIN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics