Development Specialist

• Manage the full funding lifecycle including prospect research, proposal writing, submission, and post-award compliance and reporting.
• Identify and cultivate new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Draft, edit, and finalize letters of inquiry, grant proposals, RFP responses, budgets, and supporting materials.
• Track grant agreements, prepare interim and final reports, and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

This role directly advances the well-being of California's young children and families by securing critical funding for early childhood programs, systems, and policies.

• 3–5 years of experience in fund development with demonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants.
• Excellent writing, editing, and narrative storytelling skills to translate complex program information into funder-ready language.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and funder relationships simultaneously.
• Familiarity with grant compliance requirements, including budget tracking and reporting obligations.

Remote position with monthly in-person meetings in Sacramento, CA. Additional travel as needed. Salary not specified.

California Children and Families Foundation and First 5 Association of California support children under 5 and their families by advancing public policies, leadership development, and programs to improve early childhood outcomes across California's 58 counties.