Contract Grant Writer (Outcomes-Focused | Remote)
Overview
CK Family Services (CKFS) is seeking an experienced Contract Grant Writer who excels at precision, structure, and sustained focus to support diversified, long-term funding for mission-critical programs serving children and families.
This role is best suited for a professional who values accuracy over speed, depth over volume, and getting it right the first time. Grant funding at CKFS is treated as strategic capital, not transactional revenue.
This is a remote, part-time, project-based contract role with opportunity for ongoing engagement based on performance.
- What This Role Is (Important)
- A writing-intensive, detail-driven role
- Requires extended independent focus
- Involves complex narratives, compliance, and outcomes alignment
- Emphasizes quality, consistency, and correctness
- Minimal meetings; high expectation of self-directed execution
If you prefer fast-paced coordination, frequent check-ins, or high social interaction, this role is not a fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Grant Development & Writing
- Write clear, structured, and compelling grant narratives grounded in data and measurable outcomes
- Translate complex service models (child welfare, behavioral health, foster care) into funder-ready proposals
- Develop letters of intent, full proposals, and narrative sections with close attention to requirements and scoring criteria
- Accuracy, Compliance & Alignment
- Ensure submissions fully comply with funder instructions, formatting, and documentation requirements
- Align proposals tightly with CKFS strategy, outcomes, and budgets
- Maintain internal consistency across narratives, logic models, and attachments
- Research & Preparation
- Review funder guidelines, RFPs, and scoring rubrics thoroughly before drafting
- Integrate impact data, historical performance, and predictive indicators into proposals
- Coordinate required inputs (budgets, outcomes, attachments) with internal stakeholders as needed
- Post-Submission Support
- Maintain organized records of submissions and funder requirements
- Support reporting or follow-up narratives when requested
Ideal Candidate Profile
- This role is a strong fit if you:
- Have a proven track record of successful grant writing for nonprofits or public agencies
- Are comfortable working independently for extended periods
- Prefer clear expectations and defined requirements
- Take pride in accuracy, completeness, and structure
- Are methodical, organized, and detail-oriented
- Work best when allowed to focus deeply with minimal interruption
- Are comfortable with faith-informed organizations that operate in a non-discriminatory manner
Experience in child welfare, behavioral health, foster care, or human services is strongly preferred but not required if comparable outcomes can be demonstrated.
What We Will Ask For
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide:
- One grant writing sample (proposal section, narrative, or LOI; redactions acceptable)
- A brief summary of funded grants you have contributed to
- One to two professional references
- Contract Details
- Independent Contractor (1099)
- Part-time, project-based engagement
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Fully remote
About CK Family Services
CK Family Services is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children and families through foster parenting, adoption from foster care, kinship support, and behavioral health services.
Our mission:
“People united through God to enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of at-risk children and families.”
Final Screening Note (intentional)
This role rewards professionals who value precision, discipline, and follow-through. Success is measured by funding secured, compliance strength, and funder confidence, not volume of activity.
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