Associate Consultant - Grants (Contractor)

Job Title: Associate Consultant - Grants (Contractor)

Company: A to Be Partners, LLC

Location: Remote (U.S. residents and/or authorized to work in the U.S.)

Status: Contract (no healthcare benefits)

Your Future Team

A to Be Partners, LLC is a dynamic, small consultancy dedicated to empowering nonprofits through tailored, foundation grant-focused fundraising services. We are seeking an experienced grant writer to join our team and contribute to our mission of helping organizations secure vital funding for their impactful programs.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Grant Associate (Consultant/Contractor) to manage the complete grants lifecycle for our diverse nonprofit clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of prospect research, securing grants from various sources, including foundations and corporations, and ensuring the timely submission of reporting requirements.

As a Grant Associate, you will:

• Manage clients' grant calendar(s), including clear communication and project management around internal and external deadlines
• Research and identify potential funding opportunities aligned with client needs
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports; prepare attachments, including project budgets
• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information and data for proposals
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines
• Maintain accurate proposal data for clients in our grant tracking system
• Stay current on grant writing best practices and funding trends
• Participate in the overall success of A to Be Partners, LLC

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing and management, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Previous experience as a consultant or independent contractor
• Proven success in securing grants of various sizes and types
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• A willingness to think creatively in developing grant narratives and general nonprofit storytelling
• Proficiency in Google Drive and tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest nonprofits and funders
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools
• Organization and data entry skills

Expectations for the First 90 Days

First 30 Days

• Complete onboarding and familiarize yourself with A to Be Partners' processes and clients
• Review and analyze past successful grant proposals
• Begin researching potential funding opportunities for current clients
• Shadow senior team members on client calls and proposal development

60 Days

• Take the lead on writing at least two grant proposals
• Take the lead on using A to Be Partners' systems for tracking grant opportunities and deadlines for each client
• Begin building relationships with key client contacts

90 Days

• Independently manage a portfolio of 2-4 clients
• Successfully draft and submit at least five grant proposals on behalf of clients
• Contribute ideas for continuously improving the company's grant writing processes and Associate professional development

Compensation

$50-60/hr for 20-60 hrs/month; $250/yr professional development stipend. Six-month contract to start, with possibility of long-term extension.

Hiring Process Summary

• Application review
• Screening call (15-minute)
• In-depth interview (60-minute)
• Reference check
• Offer

Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, as part of being a distributed-first team. Ideally, you will start in early November 2026 as the new Grant Associate at A to Be Partners!

To Apply

Please visit www.atobepartners.com/opportunities to submit your cover letter, resume, two references, and two redacted grant writing samples via ABP's application. In your cover letter, please highlight your most significant grant writing achievement and explain why you're passionate about supporting nonprofits through fundraising. Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2026, 5 p.m. PST. We will begin interviewing the week of October 5, 2026.

About A to Be Partners

A to Be Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

At A to Be Partners, we value traditional and nontraditional education routes and a diversity of lived experiences and identities. We welcome applicants from BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, neurodivergent, disability, and other communities that have been underserved by general recruitment for professional job opportunities.