Tenfold

Job Title: Grants & Communications Specialist

Date Written/Revised: May 2026

General Function: Prepare and submit grant applications and impact reports; research grant funding sources; provide creative writing that supports the mission and narrative of Tenfold and provide other assistance to the Development Department as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Prepareandsubmitgrant applicationsandimpactreportsto help supportTenfold’sprograms.

1. Workcollaborativelywith other staff members to tailor applications to the needs of the programs theymanage.

1. Work with other staff to prepare impact reportsforfunders.

1. Maintain and follow schedule for application due dates and status of applications and impact reports.Research funding sources andopportunities.

1. Follow leads,suggestions, and noticesofgrant opportunities and/orfunding sources fromlocal stakeholders, local/state/national government, andstaff.

1. Researchandevaluatenewfunding sources, applying whenappropriate.

1. Contact current sources for feedback or advice to strengthen applicationswhereapplicable.

1. Writestories highlightingTenfold’smission, services, andimpact.  

1. Collaborate withDevelopmentTeam and other Tenfold staff toidentifyclients, staff, volunteers, and donors forstories.  

1. Conduct interviewsandcollect contentfor stories(Clients, Volunteers, Staff, and donors)

1. Edit,proofread, and makerecommendations forDevelopment & Communications materials including newsletters,web sites,annual reports,social media posts,press releases,andannual appeals,etc.

Other Functions

1. Provide otherassistanceto the Development Departmentas needed.

1. Assistwith website and social mediadesignasneeded.

Supervisor

1. ChiefDevelopmentOfficer

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Abachelor'sdegree in related fields (writing/journalism/English/publicrelations/communication/marketingorsimilararea); ora minimum oftwoyears’experience in grant writingin a similar position

1. Knowledge and experienceofMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, etc.)basic knowledgeof generalcomputer operations; experienceworking collaborativelyusing Microsoft Teamsor similar platformisdesirable.

1. High levelof writing/editing/grammarproficiency

1. Organizational ability to manage multiple tasks/applications simultaneously; ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines throughout theyear.

1. Attention todetail.

1. Ability to work collaboratively with otherstaff members to prepare content of grant proposals and impactreports.

1. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work flexibly and efficiently – producing high quality work and meetingdeadlines.

1. Excellent administrative and clerical skills essential

1. The capacity tomaintaina helping rolein the Development Departmentasneeded.

1. Commitment toTenfold’sCore Values:

• We Value Empowerment
• We valueInnovation.
• We Value Integrity
• We Value Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion
• We Value Teamwork

Time Requirements

40+ hours per week

Classification

This position is classified as exempt from overtime and compensation is paid on a salaried basis. The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position for which I have been employed by Tenfold.

Signature of Employee ___________________________ Date__________________

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tenfold is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.