Director, Proposal Writer — Remote

CCS Fundraising; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Director, Proposal Writer who produces high-quality proposals, presentations, and sales materials that directly support CCS executives in cultivating and securing new business.

Working collaboratively with selling executives and cross-functional partners, the Proposal Writer plays a critical role in transforming strategic ideas into persuasive, polished materials that reflect CCS’s value and expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience with proven writing and project management track record.
• Excellent writing and visualization skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Thorough proofreading skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities; capable of independently structuring time and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative in problem-solving and adapting to changing needs.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Creative presentation design experience - InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, Canva, and other graphic design programs a plus.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Write, design, and edit tailored proposals, presentations, and related sales materials in partnership with selling executives.
• Join select lead or client calls to gather key insights and inform proposal structure, tone, and messaging.
• Collaborate with executives to define proposal scope, structure, and content that align with client needs and firm standards.
• Develop and adapt language that effectively conveys CCS’s approach, services, and differentiators.
• Establish and maintain internal timelines and deadlines to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of all materials.
• Provide direct support to selling executives by helping prepare for upcoming sales and lead meetings, including drafting background notes or assembling key materials.
• Draft and send thank-you or follow-up emails after lead or proposal meetings, maintaining consistent and professional communication.
• Directly manage and drive proposal progress, ensuring next steps and materials remain on track.
• Partner closely with the Executive Partnerships team to coordinate review time and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure all communications and materials reflect the highest professional standards and strengthen executive relationships.
• Incorporate feedback from executives and proposal leadership to continuously improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain organized, well-labeled proposal and lead folders in SharePoint for easy access and consistency.

Skills

Project management

Writing

Editing/Proofreading

Time management

Detail orientation

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Canva (design sense)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

InDesign

Photoshop

Publisher

Canva

Job description

CCS Fundraising is seeking a Director, Proposal Writer who produces high-quality proposals, presentations, and sales materials that directly support CCS executives in cultivating and securing new business.

Working collaboratively with selling executives and cross-functional partners, the Proposal Writer plays a critical role in transforming strategic ideas into persuasive, polished materials that reflect CCS’s value and expertise.