Development Associate - Grant Writer

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a leader in supporting individuals with physical challenges in sports and fitness. The Development Associate – Grant Writer will support CAF’s development efforts by researching, drafting, and managing grant proposals and reports, while ensuring compliance with funder guidelines. Responsibilities Develop thoughtful, connective grant proposal/application content for external grant funders, family foundations, and corporate giving partners to generate revenue Provide timely and accurate reporting as required in the grant/proposal agreement Collaborate with development and program staff to understand funding needs and grant funding impact Ensure all proposal and reporting content submitted is current, accurate, well-articulated, and in compliance with the funders' guidelines Maintain proposal and reporting tracking to ensure deadlines are met, budget goals are achieved through a consistent opportunity pipeline, and other established metrics for success are reported accurately Research and identify prospective foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities Support the organization and regional development directors with custom donor reporting (as needed) Skills A Bachelor's degree along with relevant writing experience, especially grant writing, preferably for non-profits Strong writing skills with the ability to create concise and thoughtful narratives. Must be grammatically sound and show consistency in written work Ability to research funder needs, their priorities, and capture these details to communicate accurately and completely Strong understanding or willingness to learn current disability language and terminology High level of proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Outlook, Keynote, email communication platforms or similar online communication tools. Ability to quickly learn new software and technology Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with responsible follow-through. Flexibility and ability to expertly manage unexpected circumstances or changes Understand and support CAF's mission with a commitment to the objectives and goals of CAF's various programs Motivated to be involved through volunteering, connection with CAF's athletes and supporters, and keeping up to date about the landscape of the inclusive sports movement Salesforce and Graphic design skills a plus Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (monthly stipend if not enrolled in medical insurance) Employer paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k match Paid time off Paid holidays Company Overview Challenged Athletes Foundation provides fundraising events, support and sports opportunity services for people with physical challenges. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is