Grants & Development Coordinator

Along Side Ministries, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Full-Time

About Us

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.

What We Do

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
Mentorship & Training: Equipping volunteers to walk alongside individuals during re-entry
Practical Resources: Connecting individuals to housing, employment, and stability

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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)

Coordinate major donor cultivation strategy
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

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or a related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
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

Faith & Mission Fit

Committed follower of Jesus Christ
Passion for prison ministry and re-entry work
Alignment with Along Side Ministries’ mission and values

Compensation & Benefits

$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