Grants Specialist

Our-Daily-Bread-Ministries; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Daily Bread Ministries in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Grants Specialist to develop compelling grant proposals, manage communications, and coordinate cross-functional work within the grants program. You will strengthen foundation partnerships and support ministry impact worldwide.

The role emphasizes organized grant operations, accurate reporting, donor stewardship, and collaboration with ministry leaders to advance funding for programs that reach people around the world.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field; 2+ years in grant writing or related work.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with clear, persuasive communication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple stakeholders into well-structured documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, databases, and CRM systems for reporting and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposals and reporting projects from kickoff through submission to ensure timely, organized grant activities.
• Create high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and presentations by gathering program, budget, evaluation, and supporting information.
• Maintain the grants calendar and collaborate with ministry leaders and departments to meet deadlines.
• Manage CRM records, grant files, templates, and archives to support grant operations.
• Coordinate reports, acknowledgments, and briefing materials to foster strong donor relationships.
• Research prospective funders and prepare foundation profiles to support cultivation and strategy.
• Prepare meeting agendas and materials for grant-related meetings.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Project coordination

Information synthesis

Proofreading/editing

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years grant writing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Databases

Job description

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Grants Specialist

Full Time Professional Grand Rapids, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1315

Are you a talented writer with a gift for organization and collaboration? As a Grants Specialist at Our Daily Bread Ministries, you'll develop compelling grant proposals and reports while coordinating the people, information, and processes that keep our grants program running smoothly. Your work will strengthen foundation partnerships, secure funding, and support ministry impact around the world.

What You'll Do

Support Grant Development Excellence: Partner with the Grants Manager to coordinate proposals and reporting projects from kickoff through submission, helping ensure grant activities remain organized, on schedule, and executed with excellence and integrity.

Develop Compelling Grant Communications: Create high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, presentations, and related communications by gathering, organizing, and synthesizing program, budget, evaluation, financial, and supporting information from ministry leaders and internal stakeholders.

Coordinate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain the grants calendar and collaborate with ministry leaders, Finance, Publishing, and other departments to ensure proposal, reporting, stewardship, and grant-related deadlines are consistently met.

Maintain Grants Systems & Records: Manage CRM records, grant files, templates, proposal archives, and other grants office resources to support efficient and effective grant operations.

Support Foundation Stewardship: Coordinate reports, acknowledgements, executive briefing materials, visit logistics, and other communications that foster strong, long-term relationships with foundation partners.

Conduct Research & Portfolio Support: Research prospective funders and prepare foundation profiles, briefing materials, and background information that supports cultivation efforts, portfolio planning, and grant development strategies.

Facilitate Grant Operations: Prepare meeting agendas, notes, action items, and supporting materials for grant-related meetings and projects.

What You Bring

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing, professional writing, communications, project coordination, nonprofit development, or a related field.

Exceptional Writing Skills: Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread with a high degree of accuracy while communicating clearly, persuasively, and professionally.

Project Coordination Expertise: Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Information Synthesis & Analysis: Proven ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple stakeholders into compelling, well-structured written documents.

Technology & Systems Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft Office applications, databases, CRM systems, and other tools that support document management, reporting, and project coordination.

What You Bring Spiritually

• A mature Christian faith with a passion for global Bible engagement and discipleship.
• Commitment to the ministry's Statement of Faith and alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
• A life consistent with biblical principles, including a commitment to Bible engagement, personal spiritual growth, and ongoing discipleship.

Why Join Our Daily Bread Ministries?

Mission-Focused Work: Help secure resources that enable ministry programs and initiatives to bring God's Word to people around the world.

Christ-Centered Culture: Join a team that serves, prays, and grows together through shared faith, spiritual encouragement, and a commitment to honoring Christ in our work.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Strengthen your grant development, writing, communication, and project coordination expertise while contributing to meaningful ministry outcomes.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive health coverage, 401(k) with employer match, tuition scholarship opportunities for you and your family, summer schedule adjustments, Chaplain services, and more.