We’re hiring!

This is a client-facing role where you'll manage a portfolio of approximately 3–5 nonprofit clients across the arts & culture, education, and STEM sectors.

You'll lead day-to-day grant work, build funding pipelines, and develop strong client relationships. You'll grow into full ownership of strategy and begin leading within a team "hub" structure. You'll be trusted to think, prioritize, and guide our clients towards funding success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients

• Write and submit strong, strategic grant proposals and LOIs

• Build and manage funding pipelines aligned with client goals

• Conduct and synthesize prospect research to identify aligned funding opportunities and inform client funding strategy

• Collaborate with clients to gather program, financial, and impact information

• Develop and align grant budgets that support competitive proposals

• Track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements

• Maintain organized systems across all client work

• Collaborate with contract writers during high-volume periods

• Represent Coastal Nonprofit Consulting in client and external settings, including occasional in-person meetings, events, or networking opportunities

This role is:

• Client-facing and relationship-driven

• A blend of strategy and hands-on execution

• Fast-paced, but grounded in thoughtful, high-quality work

• A leadership role with ownership over client outcomes

• An opportunity to build systems and processes that create long-term impact

This role is not:

• A high-volume grant writing shop where output matters more than quality

• A purely administrative or task-based position

• A role where you wait to be told what to do

• A short-term or transactional role focused only on output rather than long-term client and firm growthoes here

We primarily work with organizations in the arts & culture, education, and STEM sectors, as well as other community-based nonprofits.

Experience in or a genuine interest in these fields is required.

• 3-5 years of progressive grant writing and institutional fundraising experience, preferably in a consulting or client-facing environment

• Demonstrated track record of securing significant foundation, corporate, and government funding with measurable ROI

• Strong writing and storytelling skills

• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines

• Comfort working with program budgets and financial information

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients

• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset

• Openness to using tools and technology (including AI) to work efficiently

• Experience developing and managing nonprofit budgets, designing programs, and implementing evaluation frameworks

• Deep knowledge of California's institutional funding landscape, including key foundations, corporate giving programs, and government funding streams

• Client or Funder relationship management experience

• Experience securing $25K–$250K+ grants

• CRM or grant tracking experience

• 2-3 years of leadership or mentorship experience

• Like owning your work and managing your own projects

• Enjoy building relationships with clients

• Prefer thoughtful, strategic work over constant urgency

• Are organized and naturally detail-oriented

• Are adaptable and open to evolving how you work

• Are motivated to build relationships within the California nonprofit community and contribute to meaningful, local impact

• You'll work directly with organizations doing meaningful, community-centered work

• You'll manage your own portfolio and build real client relationships

• You'll step into a leadership role with the opportunity to grow your scope, influence, and team leadership over time

• You'll be part of a small, collaborative team where your voice and ideas matter

• You'll work in an environment that values clarity, strategy, and sustainable workflows

• Remote, with occasional in-person client or funder meetings as needed within San Diego County

• Full-time, exempt

• $70,000–$80,000 salary commensurate with experience

• Health insurance, or employer contribution toward medical coverage

• 15 days of paid time off annually, plus paid holidays, with increases based on tenure

• Flexible, remote work environment

• Professional development budget for courses, certifications, or conferences

• Opportunities to grow your scope, influence, and leadership as the company expands

• Collaborative, supportive team focused on thoughtful, high-quality work

Please submit your resume, completed Google Form application, and 2-3 minute Loom video to: https://forms.gle/V8vg4UC9QmdBmgER8

Please email us at hello@coastalnonprofit if you have any trouble with the form, but please do not submit materials via email.

Final candidates will be invited to complete a short test project as part of the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coastal Nonprofit Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Coastal Nonprofit Consulting provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.

Additional Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Employment with Coastal Nonprofit Consulting is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, subject to applicable law.

Paid Sick Leave: Employees are eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with California law.

Independent Contractor Disclaimer: This position is an employee role (not an independent contractor role) and complies with California's worker classification laws, including Assembly Bill 5.

AI / Automated Decision-Making: We may use technology tools, including AI-assisted tools, to support aspects of our hiring process. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Background Check: Coastal Nonprofit Consulting will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.