Grant Specialist - Part-time

The Evangelical Alliance Mission | TEAM; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in global Christian ministry is seeking a dedicated Grant Specialist to enhance its mission through effective grant funding. This part-time role involves researching funding opportunities, developing persuasive proposals, and managing grant submissions. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and research skills, along with a passion for making a difference. Join a collaborative team that values faith and commitment to serving communities, and help drive impactful initiatives that resonate across nations. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of grant writing experience with demonstrated success.
• Strong writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research grant opportunities aligned with TEAM's mission.
• Develop compelling grant proposals and manage a grant calendar.

Skills

Grant Writing

Research Skills

Project Management

Microsoft 365 Suite

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Instrumentl

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Position Posting: Grant Specialist

Location: Approved Remote Location

Type of Role: Part-time; Hourly/non-exempt

Date: April 2025

About TEAM: TEAM - The Evangelical Alliance Mission is a global Christian ministry organization founded in 1890 that partners with churches to equip and send global workers who make disciples of Jesus Christ among the nations. TEAM is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. For this reason, TEAM hires only candidates who wholeheartedly and without reservation agree with and live according to TEAM’s Statement of Faith. TEAM staff thoroughly embrace the purpose, vision, beliefs, and values of TEAM.

About the Role:

The Grant Specialist is responsible for identifying, researching, and securing grant funding to support TEAM's mission. This part-time position reports to the Director of Advancement. The Grant Specialist will lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding agencies. The Grant Specialist will also track proposals, maintain accurate records, and build relationships with funders.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with TEAM's mission, programs, and strategic priorities
• Develop compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and funding applications that effectively communicate TEAM’s mission, impact, and needs
• Manage a grant calendar to ensure timely submission of applications, renewals, and reports
• Collaborate with TEAM staff across departments to gather necessary information, budgets, and impact metrics for proposals
• Track and report on grant application statuses for undesignated giving, including follow-ups, funding decisions, and compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate records of all grant activities using Salesforce and other tracking systems
• Create and submit required grant reports to funders in a timely manner
• Keep current on relevant issues, trends, and best practices in grant writing and fundraising
• Other duties as assigned
• May involve occasional travel (up to 10%) for meetings, conferences, or funder visits

Qualifications of the Role:

• Mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of grant writing experience with demonstrated success in securing funding, reporting, compliance, and cultivating funder relationships
• Excellent writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling abilities with strong attention to detail
• Strong research skills with ability to identify potential funders and align opportunities with organizational needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite
• Experience with or willingness to learn Salesforce and Instrumentl
• Ability to work independently
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate with team members and leadership via video conferencing and other digital tools

Disclaimer: The information in this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this position. An employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed here.

How to apply for this position: Submit your resume, cover letter and application to https://the-evangelical-alliance-mission.apscareerportal.com/. Only candidates with all three documents on file will be considered for the role. In case of technical difficulty uploading your documents to the portal, they may be submitted by email to [e-mail].

This is a remote position.