Impactful Grant Writer & Development Consultant

Chicago Jobs Council; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is seeking a skilled Development & Grant Writing Consultant to support core fundraising operations. This contractor will focus on grant research, proposal writing, funder reporting, and database management to ensure consistent funding.

The role emphasizes proactive opportunity research, persuasive writing, and accurate reporting, with collaboration across leadership to shape campaigns and narratives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in nonprofit grant writing, prospect research, and grant management; Illinois/Chicago experience is a plus.
• Excellent persuasive writing & editing, budgeting literacy, organizational skills, and strict attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grant research, identify funding opportunities, and maintain a funding calendar.
• Write and submit grant proposals, LOIs, budgets, and reports for funders.
• Monitor grants for deliverables and reporting, and prepare funder dashboards for meetings.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Budgeting

Persuasive writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is seeking a skilled Development & Grant Writing Consultant to support core fundraising operations. This contractor will focus on grant research, proposal writing, funder reporting, and database management to ensure consistent funding.

The role emphasizes proactive opportunity research, persuasive writing, and accurate reporting, with collaboration across leadership to shape campaigns and narratives.