Program Development Proposal Writer

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Program Development Proposal Writer

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Alternative Family Services
Published
July 23, 2026
Location
San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento, CA (hybrid: San Leandro, San Francisco, Sonoma County, Marin County or Sacramento)
Category
Business Development  Grant Writing  Programs  
Job Type
A Full-time Job  

Description

Program Development Proposal Writer  – San Francisco Bay Area

The Program Development Proposal Writer plays a critical role in advancing Alternative Family Services' mission by identifying, developing, and securing government funding opportunities that support strategic organizational growth. This position leads the agency's response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), develops compelling grant narratives, coordinates proposal development across departments, and advises executive leadership on funding opportunities, compliance requirements, and long-term funding strategies.

This role serves as a strategic partner to agency leadership by monitoring government funding trends, cultivating relationships with county and public agency partners, coordinating proposal development, and ensuring grant compliance throughout the funding lifecycle. The Program Development Proposal Writer exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in evaluating funding opportunities, interpreting procurement requirements, and recommending strategies that strengthen and diversify the agency's funding portfolio.

This role will report to the CPO and candidates should be based in northern California, with ability to travel between the various Alternative Family Services (AFS) offices.

About Alternative Family Services:

Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.
Qualifications:  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing and management
  • Exceptional writing skills with the ability to translate program impact into compelling narratives for a variety of audiences
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and complex proposal and reporting schedules
  • Experienced with counties’ procurement processes including preparation of agency’s response to requests for proposals (RFPs)
  • Committed to serving diverse children, youth and families with cultural humility focusing on the provision of culturally relevant interventions for children of color
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess high level of integrity, organization, follow-through and sound judgement
  • Able to represent AFS with public agency partners, funders, provider community, Board of Directors and with all AFS stakeholders
  • Meet required screening and criminal record clearances
  • Required to drive personal vehicle for AFS business and thus possesses a California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, with current auto insurance coverage and current vehicle registration.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Program Development Proposal Writer:
  • Monitor various county websites for program development opportunities and identifies upcoming requests for proposals (RFPs) that meet strategic objectives
  • Advise leadership regarding funding opportunities, risks, compliance requirements, and strategic considerations
  • In collaboration with program leadership, participate in strategic meetings with county partners to review program outcomes, areas of improvement and opportunities to provide additional services that meet county needs and support AFS strategic objective to diversify funding
  • Track grant requirements, deliverables, and reporting deadlines
  • Assign tasks to internal staff to meet grant and RFP requirements
  • Interpret grant requirements, regulations, and funding guidelines
  • Develop processes to ensure compliance with grant obligations and reporting requirements
  • Monitor awarded grants and advise leadership regarding performance outcomes and funding sustainability
  • Coordinate RFP process for new programs and existing program renewals; Prepares all narratives that articulate AFS program outcomes and evaluation
  • Serve as a resource to CEO and CPO to research program development and funding opportunities
  • Stay current in industry developments and trends by actively participating in state association
  • May participate in contract administration to ensure spending is in accordance with funding requirements
Driving Requirements:
This role involves working directly in the community throughout Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Therefore, it is essential that candidates possess a valid California driver’s license and maintain valid automobile insurance that includes their name as an insured driver on the policy at all times.
We Offer:
AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all-time low!
  • Pay range: $75,000 - $85,000/annually
  • A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
  • IRS standard mileage reimbursement
  • Benefits package which includes:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Chiropractic  & Acupuncture
    • Flex-spending options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 403(b) option
  • Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 12 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation
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How To Apply

I look forward to highlighting the position with you. You may view position details & apply Here:

https://www.afs4kids.org/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e9f4435c7019f61e8f1481bc4&gns=Smart+Sourced

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