Grant and RFP Assistant at Collaborative… · Tacoma

Grant and RFP Assistant 

Location: Tacoma, WA (Hybrid)

About Us: 

Collaborative Partners Initiative is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the grant and development sector. We believe that a diverse team enriches our organization and enhances our ability to serve our community effectively. 

Position Overview:

Collaborative Partners Initiative seeks a motivated individual to join our team as a Grant and RFP Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grant writing, fundraising, and nonprofit development through structured training and mentorship. We encourage applications from individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including BIPOC candidates, as part of our commitment to increasing cultural diversity in our field. All qualified individuals, regardless of background, are welcome and encouraged to apply.

This role is a part-time limited to up to 20 hours per week. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude, growth mindset, and interest in joining a growing small business and actively working to expand their role within the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Proposal Writing:

• Support the grant identification process and proposal creation, including drafting, editing, and finalizing proposals and related documents
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and accompanying documentation
• Attend client and internal meetings related to proposal development

Capacity Building & Fundraising:

• Support the development of fundraising pathways, sponsorships, and requests
• Assist in research and identification of new funding opportunities
• Participate in organizing fundraising events and preparing materials
• Foster positive relationships with funders and community partners

Additional Activities:

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Contribute effectively to team projects and independently manage tasks
• Participate in company directed training and professional development

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using computers, email, and the Google Suite​
• Interest in nonprofit development and fundraising​
• Strong written and verbal communication skills​
• Detail-oriented and organized​
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively​

CPIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CPIN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CPIN are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CPIN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.