Grants & Development Coordinator

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 Apply Online Now #J-18808-Ljbffr