Development Specialist

Responsibilities: The Development Specialist is responsible for managing the contributed-revenue pipeline through grant writing and reporting. This includes drafting compelling proposals, researching prospects, and collaborating with the Growth and Communications teams to ensure financial sustainability.

Requirements: Requires 3+ years of experience in development or fundraising with strong skills in grant writing and donor communications. Candidates should be proficient in organization and have a forward-leaning approach to using AI and LLM-powered tools.

Key skills: Grant Writing, Fundraising, Proposal Development, Donor Communications, Impact Storytelling, Salesforce, CRM Management, Proofreading, Copyediting, Prospect Research, AI-assisted Proposal Tools, Event Planning, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Keywords: Grant Writing, Fundraising, Salesforce, CRM, LLM, Agentic AI, Civic Engagement, Community Organizing, Donor Stewardship, RFP Platforms, Impact Stories, Development Pipeline, Non-profit, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), Proposal Development, Copywriting, Public Programming, Brand Activation, Financial Sustainability