Grants & Development Coordinator

Along Side Ministries; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

10 holidays

Floating holiday

Health stipend in lieu of health care

3% employer matching Simple IRA after

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Along Side Ministries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Grants & Development Coordinator to lead the full grant lifecycle—research, writing, submission, and reporting—while supporting donor relations and marketing across social media, email, and direct mail.

The role is organized, detail‑oriented, with strong writing and research skills, and offers a path to grow into greater ownership of marketing and communications; the ideal candidate is mission‑driven and collaborative.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in grant writing or nonprofit development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong writing and research skills; grant writing experience preferred
• High interest in or existing skills in marketing; long‑term growth in this area is a plus
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines, especially grant deadlines
• Experience with CRM systems and email marketing tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Grant Writing & Development: Research, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
• Grant lifecycle management: prospecting, budgeting, submission, and post‑award reporting
• Maintain the grant calendar, pipeline, and compliance tracking
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation and grantor program officers
• Track outcomes and metrics for grant reporting requirements
• Identify and pursue new grant and funding opportunities
• Donor & Partner Engagement: Coordinate major donor cultivation and stewardship
• Help maintain accurate donor records in the CRM/database
• Communications: Assist in creating and scheduling content for marketing and communications
• Support email and social media marketing campaigns and direct mailings
• Help maintain consistent messaging and brand voice across platforms
• Support fundraising events and annual giving campaigns

Skills

Grant writing

Nonprofit development

Strong writing

Research skills

Microsoft Office 365

CRM systems

Donor engagement

Marketing interest

Tools

CRM systems

Email marketing tools

Job description

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Grants & Development Coordinator

Along Side Ministries, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Full-Time

About Us

Along Side Ministries (ASM) mobilizes the Body of Christ to disciple and equip incarcerated men and women for victorious Christian living. Our vision is to see lives transformed into Christian leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.

What We Do

• Christ-Centered Prison Ministry: Partnering with volunteers and local churches to engage with those impacted by incarceration
• Re-Entry Support: Providing spiritual and practical support for returning citizens
• Mentorship & Training: Equipping volunteers to walk alongside individuals during re-entry
• Practical Resources: Connecting individuals to housing, employment, and stability

Position Summary

We are seeking a Grants & Development Coordinator to lead grant writing and support communications efforts for Along Side Ministries. This role is primarily responsible for the full grant lifecycle—research, writing, submission, and reporting—while also supporting donor relationship building and marketing and communications across social media, email, and direct mail. Both donor relationship building and marketing are support functions in this role rather than areas the candidate will lead. That said, there is a long‑term desire for this person to grow into greater ownership of marketing and communications, so a high interest in or existing skills in this area are a strong plus. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, with strong writing skills and a passion for ministry.

Responsibilities

Grant Writing & Development (Primary Focus)

• Research, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
• Manage the full grant lifecycle: prospecting, proposal development, budgeting, submission, and post-award reporting
• Maintain the grant calendar, pipeline, and compliance tracking
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation and grantor program officers
• Track outcomes and metrics needed to fulfill grant reporting requirements
• Identify and pursue new grant and funding opportunities

Donor & Partner Engagement (Support Role)

• Coordinate major donor cultivation strategy
• Assist with donor stewardship, including follow‑ups and thank‑you outreach
• Help maintain accurate donor records in the CRM/database

Communications (Support Role)

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of content for marketing and communications efforts
• Support email and social media marketing campaigns (newsletters, appeals, updates)
• Assist with development and coordination of direct mailings, including appeals, newsletters, postcards and other direct mail pieces
• Help maintain consistent messaging and brand voice across platforms
• Support fundraising events and annual giving campaigns as needed
• This is a support role today, with a long‑term goal of growing into greater ownership of marketing and communications for the right candidate

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong writing and research skills; grant writing experience preferred
• High interest in or existing skills in marketing (social media, email marketing, direct mail); a strong desire to grow into this area long-term is a significant plus
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines, especially grant deadlines
• Experience with CRM systems and email marketing tools a plus

Faith & Mission Fit

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ
• Passion for prison ministry and re-entry work
• Alignment with Along Side Ministries’ mission and values

Compensation & Benefits

• $45,000 – $55,000 annually, DOE
• Accrual-Based Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• $3,000 annual stipend in lieu of health coverage
• Up to 3% Employer‑matching retirement plan (Simple IRA) after 90‑day probationary period
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work remotely up to 1 day per week

Why Join Along Side Ministries?

• Directly contribute to life transformation through the Gospel
• Help mobilize churches to engage in prison ministry
• Play a key role in growing a mission‑driven organization
• Work closely with leadership in a collaborative environment

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