Grant Writer & Foundation Relations Specialist; Part-Time

Reports To: Senior Director of Advancement

Location: Flexible

Pay: $19.88 – $24.12/Hour

Denver Seminary is a vibrant, multidenominational graduate school dedicated to preparing men and women to address the world’s needs with the redemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. With a commitment to academic excellence, biblical faithfulness, and personal growth, we serve a diverse student body representing over 50 denominations from around the world. Our mission shapes every role at the Seminary, uniting our work with a greater purpose.

The Grant Writer & Foundation Relations Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Denver Seminary’s mission through strategic grant acquisition and stewardship. This part-time position (15–20 hours per week) is responsible for researching funding opportunities, coordinating the preparation and submission of grant applications, maintaining strong relationships with foundations, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Working in close partnership with the Advancement Team, President’s Office, and project stakeholders, the Specialist ensures that all grant-related communications reflect the Seminary’s priorities, voice, and values.

This role requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and can effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.

This is a part time position requiring approximately 15-20 hours a week.

Grant Strategy & Research

• Identify and evaluate foundation and grant opportunities aligned with Seminary priorities and programs.
• Maintain a funding pipeline and calendar to manage deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.

Proposal Development & Submission

• Coordinate the end-to-end grant process: identification, qualification, writing support, submission, and follow-up.
• Draft, edit, and refine proposals to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with budgets and Seminary messaging.
• Manage funder portals, documentation, signatures, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and internal standards prior to submission.

Foundation Relationships & Stewardship

• Support relationship-building with foundation partners, including coordinating meetings with the Senior Director of Advancement, President, and key stakeholders.
• Partner with internal teams to prepare timely, accurate grant reports and impact updates.
• Tracking & Reporting
• Maintain an up-to-date grant database/tracking system (e.g., Instrumentl or similar), including proposals, contacts, reporting schedules, and outcomes.
• Prepare tri-annual summary reports for Advancement leadership and/or Board updates on submissions, awards, and trends.
• Coordinate public acknowledgments (press releases or announcements) for major awards, securing funder approvals when required.

• Proofread and format Advancement communications as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions supporting shared fundraising goals.
• Attend donor or foundation-related events as appropriate.
• Provide occasional administrative support for Advancement initiatives.
• Stay current on grant trends and best practices through professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, communications, or a related field.
• 2–3+ years of grant writing and/or grants management experience with demonstrated success (submissions, awards, renewals, reporting).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling ability—clear, persuasive, and detail-accurate.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfort learning and using funder portals and grant tracking tools.
• Experience researching funders using databases and online resources.
• Experience in higher education and/or faith-based nonprofit environments preferred.

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