Location: Remote

Type: Full- or Part-Time

Experience: Mid-Level

Salary: $60,000+ for full-time, $50/hr+ for part-time

Who We Are

Gray Ink is an international strategic consulting firm that works with nonprofit and forprofit organizations to strengthen economic equity and development. We work hand-in-hand to plan and manage the revenue strategies that achieve fundraising goals and impact communities around the world.

Since founding in 2020, we have worked with organizations to raise $12.5 million to advance their missions. We are a young firm hiring our first employees, and are working to develop an equitable profit structure that will allow us to both ensure our consultants both have the opportunity to work with impactful organizations while being well compensated for their experience and expertise.

Our services include: 

• Strategy Development
• Evaluation & Planning
• Prospect Research
• Development Management
• Proposal Development
• Coaching and Leadership Development

Who You Are

We are seeking a mid-level Consultant to join our team to support the Senior Consultants in developing proposals for clients. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for developing compelling narrative and attachments for funding proposals for clients across all geograhies. 

Outstanding candidates bring an interest in writing compelling arguments, a diverse background, and a passion for strengthening organizations to advance their missions. The ideal candidate is experienced in drafting proposals across different types of institutiones (especially government and corporate requests) and a collaborative team member.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can:

• Successfully coordinate projects from inception to conclusion
• Review and assess RFPs for client fit
• Develop arguments for funding that meet RFP requirements, leveraging data
• Work collaboratively in a team to a common goal

Qualifications include:

• Experience drafting proposals for nonprofit and/or forprofit entities, with a preference for experience in economic development.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, including executives and coordinators.
• Good project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience writing about both racial and gender equity.
• Computer proficiency with specific capacity to use the tools necessary to manage work remotely (Google Drive, Dropbox, Zoom, Google Meets, Airtable, etc.).

We aim to have equity woven throughout our work and are dedicated to recruiting a team with the diverse experiences necessary for us to effectively accomplish this goal. While experience writing proposals is critical for this role, lived experience in the communities our clients serve is prioritized.

Application

Email your resume to sydney@gray.ink putting your last name and CONSULTANT in the subject line. Include two writing samples that show an argument you crafted for funding. Indicate who the funding request was created for.

If you’re the kind of job applicant that likes the opportunity to frame their motivation and candidacy, you can include a written cover letter. But this is not required – the job search is hard enough without employers requiring you to jump through time intensive hoops. Please do specify if you're looking for full- or part-time work.