Benefits:
Paid time off
Position Posting: Grant Specialist
Location: Approved Remote Location
Type of Role: Part-time (20 hours per week); Hourly/non-exempt
Date: April 2025
About TEAM: TEAM - The Evangelical Alliance Mission is a global Christian ministry organization founded in 1890 that partners with churches to equip and send global workers who make disciples of Jesus Christ among the nations. TEAM is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. For this reason, TEAM hires only candidates who wholeheartedly and without reservation agree with and live according to TEAM’s Statement of Faith. TEAM staff thoroughly embrace the purpose, vision, beliefs, and values of TEAM.
About the Role:
The Grant Specialist is responsible for identifying, researching, and securing grant funding to support TEAM's mission. This part-time position reports to the Director of Advancement and is expected to be 20 hours per week. The Grant Specialist will lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding agencies. The Grant Specialist will also track proposals, maintain accurate records, and build relationships with funders.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with TEAM's mission, programs, and strategic priorities
Develop compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and funding applications that effectively communicate TEAM’s mission, impact, and needs
Manage a grant calendar to ensure timely submission of applications, renewals, and reports
Collaborate with TEAM staff across departments to gather necessary information, budgets, and impact metrics for proposals
Track and report on grant application statuses for undesignated giving, including follow-ups, funding decisions, and compliance requirements
Maintain accurate records of all grant activities using Salesforce and other tracking systems
Create and submit required grant reports to funders in a timely manner
Keep current on relevant issues, trends, and best practices in grant writing and fundraising
Other duties as assigned
May involve occasional travel (up to 10%) for meetings, conferences, or funder visits
Qualifications of the Role:
Mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or related field (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of grant writing experience with demonstrated success in securing funding, reporting, compliance, and cultivating funder relationships
Excellent writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling abilities with strong attention to detail
Strong research skills with ability to identify potential funders and align opportunities with organizational needs
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite
Experience with or willingness to learn Salesforce and Instrumentl
Ability to work independently
Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate with team members and leadership via video conferencing and other digital tools
Disclaimer: The information in this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this position. An employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed here.
How to apply for this position: Submit your resume, cover letter and application to https://the-evangelical-alliance-mission.apscareerportal.com/. Only candidates with all three documents on file will be considered for the role. In case of technical difficulty uploading your documents to the portal, they may be submitted by email to jobs@team.org.
This is a remote position.