Job Title: Associate Consultant - Grants (Contractor)

Company: A to Be Partners, LLC

Location: Remote

Employment Status: Independent Contractor

Post JD date: July 1, 2024

Compensation: $50-60/hr for 20-60 hrs/month; $250/yr professional development stipend.

Duration: Six month contract to start, with possibility of long-term extension.

 

Your Future Team

A to Be Partners, LLC is a dynamic, small consultancy dedicated to empowering nonprofits through tailored fundraising services for nonprofits of every size. We are seeking an experienced grant writer to join our team and contribute to our mission of helping organizations secure vital funding for their impactful programs.

 

Position Overview

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Grant Associate (Consultant/Contractor) to develop compelling grant proposals for our diverse nonprofit clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of prospect research, and securing grants from various sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

 

As Grant Associate, you will:

• Manage clients’ grant calendar(s), including clear communication and project management around internal and external deadlines
• Research and identify potential funding opportunities aligned with client needs
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports; prepare attachments, including project budgets
• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information and data for proposals
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines
• Stay current on grant writing best practices and funding trends
• Contribute to the overall growth and success of A to Be Partners, LLC

 

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Previous experience as a consultant or independent contractor
• Proven success in securing grants of various sizes and types
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Google Drive and tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

 

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest nonprofits and funders
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools

 

Expectations for the First 90 Days

First 30 Days

• Complete onboarding and familiarize yourself with A to Be Partners' processes and clients
• Review and analyze past successful grant proposals
• Begin researching potential funding opportunities for current clients
• Shadow senior team members on client calls and proposal development

 

60 Days

• Take the lead on writing at least two grant proposals
• Take the lead on using A to Be Partners’ systems for tracking grant opportunities and deadlines for each client
• Contribute ideas for improving the company's grant writing processes
• Begin building relationships with key client contacts

 

90 Days

• Independently manage a portfolio of 2-4 clients
• Successfully submit at least five high-quality grant proposals
• Provide a presentation to the team on grant writing best practices or industry trends
• Participate in strategic planning for expansion and ongoing improvement of A to Be Partners' grant writing services

 

Hiring Process Summary

• Application review
• Screening call (15-minute)
• In-depth interview (60-minute)
• Reference check
• Offer

 

Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first team. Ideally, you will start in September 2024 as the new grant associate at A to Be Partners!

 

To Apply

Please submit your resume with two references, cover letter, and two grant writing samples via ABP’s application at www.atobepartners.com/opportunities. In your cover letter, please highlight your most significant grant writing achievement and explain why you're passionate about supporting nonprofits through fundraising.

 

About A to Be Partners

A to Be Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

 

At A to Be Partners, we value traditional and nontraditional education routes and a diversity of lived experiences and identities. We welcome applicants from BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, neurodivergent, disability, and other communities that have been underserved by general recruitment for professional job opportunities.