Job Description

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

QualificationsIdeal 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.