Grant & Proposal Development Lead

Alternative Family Services; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Flex-spending options

Life and disability insurance

403(b) option

8 weeks time off annually

Job summary

Alternative Family Services in San Leandro is seeking a Program Development Proposal Writer to lead government funding efforts, respond to RFPs, and craft persuasive grant narratives. Based in northern California with travel to AFS offices, you will coordinate across departments, advise leadership on funding strategies, ensure compliance, and help diversify the agency's funding portfolio.

The role requires nonprofit grant experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of nonprofit grant writing and management experience.
• Excellent writing skills; translate program impact into compelling narratives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex proposals.
• Experience with counties’ procurement processes and responses to RFPs.
• Commitment to serving diverse children, youth and families with cultural humility.
• Strong written and verbal communication; high integrity and organization.
• Represent AFS with public agency partners, funders and stakeholders.
• Pass background checks and hold a California driver’s license with insurance.
• May drive and travel between AFS offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor county websites for program development opportunities and identify RFPs.
• Advise leadership regarding funding opportunities, risks, compliance requirements, and strategy.
• Collaborate with program leadership in meetings with county partners to review outcomes and diversification.
• Track grant requirements, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate RFP processes for new programs and renewals; prepare narratives articulating outcomes.
• Serve as a resource to CEO and CPO for program development and funding opportunities.
• Stay current in industry developments by participating in state associations.
• May participate in contract administration to ensure spending aligns with funding requirements.

Skills

Nonprofit grant writing

Grant narrative writing

Deadline management

RFP procurement processes

Cultural humility

Written and verbal communication

Integrity and organization

Stakeholder representation

Screenings and driving

California driver’s license

Job description

Alternative Family Services in San Leandro is seeking a Program Development Proposal Writer to lead government funding efforts, respond to RFPs, and craft persuasive grant narratives. Based in northern California with travel to AFS offices, you will coordinate across departments, advise leadership on funding strategies, ensure compliance, and help diversify the agency's funding portfolio.

The role requires nonprofit grant experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to