The Blue Bench · 11 hours ago
Grants & Development Project Specialist
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$32.50/hr - $37.50/hr
2+ years expThe Blue Bench is a community organization dedicated to preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. The Grants & Development Project Specialist will manage the organization's grant development workflow and support development operations, focusing on project management and grant proposal development.
Health CareNon ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end grant development process from opportunity identification through submission and reporting
Maintain accurate grant pipeline data, deadlines, and workflow stages in the organization’s existing tracking systems
Create and manage grant project timelines, task assignments, and internal checklists
Proactively coordinate with program, finance, and leadership staff to gather required inputs
Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals and letters of inquiry
Adapt organizational narratives and data to funder guidelines
Ensure submissions meet quality standards and deadlines
Track submission outcomes, awards, and declinations
Coordinate preparation of required grant reports
Maintain organized grant documentation in shared systems
Provide monthly progress updates on pipeline status, submissions, and upcoming deadlines
Ensure accurate and consistent use of organizational tracking and reporting tools
Assist with donor stewardship activities and acknowledgements
Support donor database accuracy and data entry
Assist with fundraising campaign and event logistics
Prepare reports and materials for development meetings
Provide general development administrative support as needed
Qualification
Required
2+ years of project management or operations coordination experience
Experience managing multi-step workflows with multiple stakeholders
Some experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or proposal support
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Ability to manage deadlines independently in a part-time role
Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
Preferred
Experience in nonprofit development or grants management
Familiarity with Colorado or regional funders
Experience using grants management systems or CRMs
Background in fundraising operations or donor relations
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Abenity discount programs
On-site gym access
Professional development opportunities
Company
The Blue Bench
The Blue Bench's mission is to eliminate sexual assault and lessen its impact on individuals, their loved ones, and the community.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2022-12-14Grant
Recent News
Denver Business Journal
2023-12-11
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