Grant Prospecting & Proposal Specialist

Jimmy Jazz; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Swords to Plowshares is seeking a Grant Specialist to lead research, pipeline management, and systems powering our foundation, government, and corporate fundraising. You’ll identify prospects, track funding trends, and manage a portfolio from proposal to reporting, while coordinating with leadership to craft compelling fundable narratives.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resource Development, you’ll build a stewardship calendar and keep Salesforce records current, ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Prior experience in grant writing, prospect research, or nonprofit fund development required.

Responsibilities

• Research and track potential foundation, government, and corporate funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of new funding prospects based on fit and capacity.
• Prepare overviews of funding opportunities with alignment to STP's mission and programs.
• Monitor trends in funder priorities and opportunities to keep the pipeline current.
• Manage a portfolio of grants from proposal through reporting and stewardship.
• Draft and compile materials for grant proposals and reports.
• Communicate with funders regarding proposals, submissions, and follow-up documents.
• Collaborate with executives and program staff to translate data into fundable narratives.
• Keep funder information updated across Salesforce and maintain stewardship calendars.
• Coordinate with the Grants Team to support outreach, sponsorships, and related activities.
• Assist with event sponsorship prospecting and related department tasks.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Nonprofit fund development

Salesforce

Candid/Foundation Directory

Instrumental

System thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Candid/Foundation Directory

Instrumental

Job description

Swords to Plowshares is seeking a Grant Specialist to lead research, pipeline management, and systems powering our foundation, government, and corporate fundraising. You’ll identify prospects, track funding trends, and manage a portfolio from proposal to reporting, while coordinating with leadership to craft compelling fundable narratives.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resource Development, you’ll build a stewardship calendar and keep Salesforce records current, ensuring timely