Development Grants & Partnerships Specialist

Alternative Family Services; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternative Family Services seeks a Development Grants & Partnerships Specialist to support fundraising and partnerships for vulnerable children, youth, and families. The role focuses on grant research, proposal writing, reporting, and relationship-building, with supervision from the CEO and Senior Program Development Proposal Writer.

We are looking for a highly organized nonprofit fundraising professional who can independently manage grant research, proposals, funding coordination, reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proficient with donor management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor funding sources for RFPs and program opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining calendars of fund development activities and grant deadlines.
• Research grants and funding opportunities and summarize findings.
• Assist with grant proposals by gathering attachments and drafting narrative sections.
• Maintain trackers for grant requirements, submissions, and reporting deadlines.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Nonprofit development

Research & writing

Project management

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Grant portals

DonorPerfect

AFS Hub

Job description

Position:Development Grants & Partnerships Specialist

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Job Id:842

# of Openings:1

Development Grants & Partnerships Specialist – San Francisco Bay Area

Position Summary:

Are you an experienced grant writer with a passion for making a difference? Join Alternative Family Services (AFS) and help secure funding and build partnerships that support vulnerable children, youth, and families.

AFS is seeking ahands-on fundraising professional who independently carries assigned philanthropic grants and Development projects from research and qualification through proposals, reporting, stewardship and closeout. The Development Grants & Partnerships Specialistmaintains the Grant Matrix, obtains Program and Finance inputs, produces accurate and persuasive funding materials, and advances approved third-party fundraising and partnership initiatives within agreed priorities and authority.

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive nonprofit development professional who can take the lead on grant research, proposal writing, funding coordination, reporting, and relationship-building.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
• Strong research, writing, and project management skills.
• The ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• A passion for supporting children, youth, and families in our communities.

This role will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), also working closely with the Senior Program Development Proposal Writer. Candidates should be based in northern California, with ability to travel between the various Alternative Family Services (AFS) offices. This is part-time, non-benefited role and will be approximately 20 hours per week.

About Alternative Family Services:

Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and two years of related experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or social services preferred.
• Strong research, writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to prepare accurate, persuasive proposals and reports.
• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, shared files, and grant portals; experience with donor or grant management systems preferred. Ability to learn DonorPerfect and AFS Hub.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to represent AFS professionally with funders, public agencies, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Commitment to cultural humility and providing culturally responsive services to diverse children, youth, and families.
• Ability to work remotely from California using approved technology and secure information-handling practices.
• Must meet required background and criminal record clearances.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration, with the ability to travel for AFS business.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitor funding sources for upcoming RFPs and program development opportunities. Conduct research as requested by the Grant Writer, CEO, and CPO.
• Assist in maintaining the annual calendar of fund development activities, events, mailings, and grant deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining the annual calendar of fund development activities, events, mailings, and grant deadlines.
• Research grant and funding opportunities, including county RFPs and community, family, and corporate foundations. Summarize findings and flag fit concerns for the Director’s review.
• Assist with grant proposals by gathering attachments, coordinating budget information with finance and program staff, and drafting narrative sections for the Director’s review.
• Maintain accurate trackers for grant requirements, submissions, awards, received funds, and reporting deadlines. Support post-award follow-up and reporting.
• Perform data entry, run reports, and assist with reconciliation with finance in eTapestry and donor