Grants Specialist in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Our Daily Bread Ministries

• Support Grant Development Excellence: Partner with the Grants Manager to coordinate proposals and reporting projects from kickoff through submission, helping ensure grant activities remain organized, on schedule, and executed with excellence and integrity.

• Develop Compelling Grant Communications: Create high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, presentations, and related communications by gathering, organizing, and synthesizing program, budget, evaluation, financial, and supporting information from ministry leaders and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain the grants calendar and collaborate with ministry leaders, Finance, Publishing, and other departments to ensure proposal, reporting, stewardship, and grant-related deadlines are consistently met.

• Maintain Grants Systems & Records: Manage CRM records, grant files, templates, proposal archives, and other grants office resources to support efficient and effective grant operations.

• Support Foundation Stewardship: Coordinate reports, acknowledgements, executive briefing materials, visit logistics, and other communications that foster strong, long-term relationships with foundation partners.

• Conduct Research & Portfolio Support: Research prospective funders and prepare foundation profiles, briefing materials, and background information that supports cultivation efforts, portfolio planning, and grant development strategies.

• Facilitate Grant Operations: Prepare meeting agendas, notes, action items, and supporting materials for grant-related meetings and projects.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing, professional writing, communications, project coordination, nonprofit development, or a related field.

• Exceptional Writing Skills: Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread with a high degree of accuracy while communicating clearly, persuasively, and professionally.

• Project Coordination Expertise: Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Information Synthesis & Analysis: Proven ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple stakeholders into compelling, well-structured written documents.

• Technology & Systems Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft Office applications, databases, CRM systems, and other tools that support document management, reporting, and project coordination.

• A mature Christian faith with a passion for global Bible engagement and discipleship.
• Commitment to the ministry's Statement of Faith and alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
• A life consistent with biblical principles, including a commitment to Bible engagement, personal spiritual growth, and ongoing discipleship.

• Mission-Focused Work: Help secure resources that enable ministry programs and initiatives to bring God's Word to people around the world.

• Christ-Centered Culture: Join a team that serves, prays, and grows together through shared faith, spiritual encouragement, and a commitment to honoring Christ in our work.

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Strengthen your grant development, writing, communication, and project coordination expertise while contributing to meaningful ministry outcomes.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive health coverage, 401(k) with employer match, tuition scholarship opportunities for you and your family, summer schedule adjustments, Chaplain services, and more.

Ready to use your writing, organizational, and relationship-building talents to help advance God's Kingdom? Join Our Daily Bread Ministries and make an eternal impact through strategic grant development and stewardship.