Grants & Development Coordinator

Along Side Ministries (ASM) mobilizes the Body of Christ to disciple and equip incarcerated men and women for victorious Christian living. Our vision is to see lives transformed into Christian leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.

Christ-Centered Prison Ministry:
Partnering with volunteers and local churches to engage with those impacted by incarceration

Re-Entry Support:
Providing spiritual and practical support for returning citizens

Practical Resources:
Connecting individuals to housing, employment, and stability

We are seeking a Grants & Development Coordinator to lead grant writing and support communications efforts for Along Side Ministries. This role is primarily responsible for the full grant lifecycle—research, writing, submission, and reporting—while also supporting donor relationship building and marketing and communications across social media, email, and direct mail. Both donor relationship building and marketing are support functions in this role rather than areas the candidate will lead.

That said, there is a long-term desire for this person to grow into greater ownership of marketing and communications, so a high interest in or existing skills in this area are a strong plus. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, with strong writing skills and a passion for ministry.

Grant Writing & Development (Primary Focus)

Research, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports

Manage the full grant lifecycle: prospecting, proposal development, budgeting, submission, and post-award reporting

Maintain the grant calendar, pipeline, and compliance tracking

Build and maintain relationships with foundation and grantor program officers

Track outcomes and metrics needed to fulfill grant reporting requirements

Identify and pursue new grant and funding opportunities

Donor & Partner Engagement (Support Role)

Assist with donor stewardship, including follow-ups and thank-you outreach

Help maintain accurate donor records in the CRM/database

Communications (Support Role)

Assist in the creation and scheduling of content for marketing and communications efforts

Support email and social media marketing campaigns (newsletters, appeals, updates)

Assist with development and coordination of direct mailings, including appeals, newsletters, postcards and other direct mail pieces

Help maintain consistent messaging and brand voice across platforms

Support fundraising events and annual giving campaigns as needed

This is a support role today, with a long-term goal of growing into greater ownership of marketing and communications for the right candidate

2+ years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or a related field

Strong writing and research skills; grant writing experience preferred

High interest in or existing skills in marketing (social media, email marketing, direct mail); a strong desire to grow into this area long-term is a significant plus

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines, especially grant deadlines

Experience with CRM systems and email marketing tools a plus

Committed follower of Jesus Christ

Passion for prison ministry and re-entry work

Alignment with Along Side Ministries’ mission and values

$45,000 – $55,000 annually, DOE

Accrual-Based Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday

$3,000 annual stipend in lieu of health coverage

Up to 3% Employer-matching retirement plan (Simple IRA) after 90-day probationary period

Monthly cell phone allowance

Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work remotely up to 1 day per week

Directly contribute to life transformation through the Gospel

Help mobilize churches to engage in prison ministry

Play a key role in growing a mission-driven organization

Work closely with leadership in a collaborative environment