[Remote] Proposal Writer (Temporary)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. The Proposal Writer (Temporary) produces high-quality, customized proposals, presentations, and sales materials to support CCS executives in cultivating and securing new business.
Responsibilities
- Write, design, and edit tailored proposals, presentations, and related sales materials in partnership with selling executives
- Join select lead or client calls (as requested) to gather key insights and inform proposal structure, tone, and messaging
- Collaborate with executives to define proposal scope, structure, and content that align with client needs and firm standards
- Develop and adapt language that effectively conveys CCS’s approach, services, and differentiators
- Manage timelines and deadlines to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of all materials
- Provide direct support to selling executives by helping prepare for upcoming sales and lead meetings, including drafting background notes or assembling key materials
- Partner closely with the Executive Partnerships team to coordinate review time and ensure timely delivery of materials
- Ensure all communications and materials reflect the highest professional standards and strengthen executive relationships
- Incorporate feedback from executives and proposal leadership to continuously improve quality and efficiency
- Proofread and edit other team materials, presentations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Maintain organized, well-labeled proposal and lead folders in SharePoint for easy access and consistency
- Use approved templates and ensure brand, style, and tone alignment across all materials
- Leverage writing and design tools (e.g., Grammarly, Canva) to enhance presentation and quality
Skills
- 4+ years of experience in proposal writing, grant writing, RFP development, communications, business development, or a similarly writing-intensive role
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, and polished written content across a variety of formats, audiences, and subject matters
- Strong project management skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, set realistic self-imposed deadlines, and see projects through to completion with minimal oversight
- Exceptional attention to detail, including consistent adherence to formatting standards, brand voice, grammar, and submission requirements
- Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, with the flexibility and composure to adapt to the natural ebb and flow of workload demands
- Comfortable working autonomously, while also knowing when to collaborate, ask questions, and leverage available resources to produce the strongest possible work product
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of production
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into accessible, persuasive narratives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace
- Experience working with cross-functional teams such as subject matter experts, leadership, or program staff to gather inputs and develop responsive, accurate content
- Design capabilities (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.) a plus
Benefits
- CCS offers competitive benefits
- A dynamic training program
- Resources
- Career advancement
- Mentoring
- Networking opportunities
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