Assistant (Fundraising)

Job Description

Job Description

About Positive Growth, Inc.

Positive Growth, Inc. is dedicated to strengthening youth, families, and communities through trauma‑informed behavioral health services, residential care, school‑based support, and community programs. We believe every child deserves safety, healing, and the chance to thrive. Our team is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to cultural responsiveness in every aspect of our work.

Position Summary

Positive Growth is seeking a highly organized and mission‑aligned Contract Part‑Time Grants Management & Fundraising Assistant to support development and communications. This remote role partners closely with the Director of Operations and focuses on grant prospecting and management, fundraising data organization, and basic website/social media updates. At least 50% of the workload is dedicated to grant‑related tasks (research, tracking, and document preparation).

Key Responsibilities

Grant Prospecting & Grants Management (Primary – 50%+):

• Research and identify new grant opportunities aligned with Positive Growth programs in mental health, residential care, and youth support.
• Maintain and update the grant calendar (deadlines, reporting schedules, renewals).
• Gather and organize required materials (budgets, financials, narratives, attachments).
• Draft or assist with Letters of Interest (LOIs), proposals, and supporting documents.
• Support data collection for reports, including outcomes, success stories, and compliance items.
• Track submissions, communications, and award status in the grants database.

Fundraising & Development Support:

• Maintain up‑to‑date donor and grant records in the CRM or tracking system.
• Assist with donor acknowledgments, thank‑you emails, and stewardship materials.
• Support development campaigns and outreach efforts; prepare decks, one‑pagers, and partner materials.

Website & Social Media Content Support:

• Make routine updates to the website (news, events, program announcements).
• Draft and schedule social media posts highlighting mission, programs, and awareness campaigns.
• Monitor engagement and identify opportunities for outreach and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Positive Growth’s mission and values.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience or interest in nonprofit development, grant writing, research, or communications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; organized digital record‑keeping.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems, WordPress/Wix, and social platforms is a plus.
• Self‑directed and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Personal Attributes

• Warm, community‑centered, and culturally responsive.
• Integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Highly organized with excellent time‑management.
• Collaborative communicator in virtual settings.

Contract Terms & Compensation

• Independent contractor (not eligible for employee benefits).
• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Flexible scheduling; remote work; periodic virtual meetings.
• Contract renewal potential based on performance and organizational needs.