Application Guide

How to Apply for Grant and Foundation Revenue Opportunities Consultant

at RISE Partnership

🏢 About RISE Partnership

RISE Partnership is a unique organization dedicated to workforce development in long-term care and State service, collaborating with responsible union employers to create career pathways. This mission-driven focus offers the chance to make a tangible impact on workers' lives and the healthcare system.

About This Role

This contract role involves conducting a strategic analysis of grant and foundation opportunities aligned with RISE's priorities, then building internal capacity for sustained fundraising. You'll directly enable RISE to secure funding for critical workforce programs, making your work essential to their mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing foundation databases (e.g., Foundation Directory Online) to identify new prospects, then drafting a case statement for a potential funder. You'd also meet virtually with RISE's team to discuss progress on grant tracking tools and provide feedback on a proposal draft.

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🎯 Who RISE Partnership Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in grant and foundation fundraising strategy, specifically for workforce development or social services nonprofits.
  • Hands-on skills in prospect research, grant writing, and implementing grant management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Fluxx).
  • Ability to conduct strategic analysis and translate findings into compelling case materials for funders.
  • Comfortable working independently on a contract basis, with strong project management skills to meet deadlines.

📝 Tips for Applying to RISE Partnership

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with long-term care, workforce development, or union partnerships.

2

In your cover letter, mention your familiarity with foundation funding for workforce programs (e.g., from the Ford Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

3

Showcase a specific example where you developed a grant tracking system or built internal fundraising capacity.

4

Research RISE's current programs (e.g., career pathways for CNAs, state service partnerships) and reference them in your application.

5

Since it's a contract role, emphasize your ability to deliver results with minimal supervision and within a defined timeline.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your strategic approach to identifying and prioritizing grant opportunities that align with RISE's workforce development goals.", 'Experience in building internal systems (e.g., grant calendars, templates) to streamline fundraising efforts.', 'Ability to write compelling case materials that resonate with foundations focused on social impact.', 'Your understanding of the long-term care workforce challenges and how foundation funding can address them.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review RISE's website and recent news for their current programs, especially the 'Career Pathways for Long-Term Care Workers' initiative.
  • → Look up their partner unions and employer organizations to understand the network.
  • → Identify foundations that have funded similar workforce development projects (e.g., the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation).
  • → Check if RISE has any existing grant awards listed on their site or in public databases.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your process for conducting a landscape review of grant opportunities.
2 How would you assess RISE's current fundraising capacity and what systems would you recommend?
3 Describe a time you managed a complex grant proposal from research to submission.
4 How do you stay updated on foundation funding trends in workforce development?
5 This is a contract role with a defined scope. How do you ensure you meet milestones and deliverables?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention workforce development or long-term care.
  • Overlooking the contract nature: don't ask about full-time benefits or permanent hire unless specified.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of building fundraising systems; vague claims won't stand out.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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