Grant Writer & Partnership Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Remote / Hybrid (as required)

The Grant & Partnerships Coordinator will be primarily supporting Grant Writing & Sales Coordination projects and will be responsible for securing and sustaining funding streams while supporting Nobellum’s broader revenue and partnership goals. This role combines strategic research, persuasive writing, and sales coordination to identify opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and align grant initiatives with the company’s sales pipeline. Working closely with the Revenue and Partnerships team, the Grant Writer & Sales Coordinator will contribute to revenue forecasts by providing insights on pending submissions, expected closings, and upcoming funding cycles—directly driving Nobellum’s growth, visibility, and long-term sustainability.

• Grant & RFP Research: Proactively identify and evaluate funding opportunities, government calls, and RFPs aligned with Nobellum’s mission and strategic priorities.

• Proposal Development: Write and submit persuasive, tailored proposals, applications, and concept notes that meet strict funder requirements and position Nobellum competitively.

• Sales Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Revenue and Partnerships team to align grant opportunities with sales pipelines and partnership initiatives. Contribute to revenue forecasts by providing insights on pending submissions, expected closings, and upcoming funding cycles.

• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to gather program data, financials, and impact stories that strengthen proposals and funder communications.

• Reporting: Deliver timely, accurate funder reports, updates, and compliance documentation to build trust and credibility.

• Metrics & Tracking: Maintain a grant calendar and organized records of submissions, deadlines, and outcomes; monitor success rates and identify areas for improvement.

• Funding Strategy: Support Nobellum’s fundraising strategy by tracking trends, analyzing donor priorities, and surfacing new partnership opportunities.

• Knowledge Sharing: Keep leadership informed on emerging funding streams, sector best practices, and lessons learned from previous applications.

• Accountability & Process: Attend weekly team touchpoints, provide progress and status updates, take meeting notes, and ensure all grants and proposals are completed on time, following Nobellum’s process from start to finish.

• Performance Orientation: Work comfortably with sales-style performance targets, including submission volumes, conversion rates, and secured funding goals.

• Grant Writing & Fundraising Experience: Proven success in grant writing, fundraising, or proposal development for non-profits, startups, or social enterprises.

• Research & Analysis: Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to match opportunities to organizational priorities.

• Writing & Communication: Exceptional writing and editing skills with a track record of producing clear, compelling, and results-driven proposals.

• Financial & Budgeting Knowledge: Solid understanding of budgets, financial reporting, and outcome measurement.

• Organization & Project Management: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Technical Tools & Platforms: Familiarity with donor platforms, RFP databases, Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, AI productivity tools, reporting tools, and project management platforms such as Asana is an asset.

• Education & Professional Background: Minimum of a College/University diploma in Communications, English, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field; or 3+ years of professional experience in grant writing, fundraising, or proposal development.