Funding Development & Grant Specialist

Funding Development & Grant Specialist (Part-Time, Remote)

Therapist Genie is seeking an experienced Funding Development & Grant Specialist to help identify, pursue, and secure funding opportunities that support innovation in behavioral health technology, workforce development, mental health access, and professional training initiatives.

This position will support Therapist Genie, an AI-native practice management system designed for behavioral health professionals, as well as related educational and workforce development initiatives through Infinite Learning. We are a female-owned and disabled veteran-owned company committed to improving access to quality mental health care and training opportunities.

The ideal candidate is more than a traditional grant writer. We are looking for a strategic researcher and funding professional who can identify opportunities, assess eligibility, manage applications, and help build a sustainable funding pipeline through grants, partnerships, government programs, and diversity-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Research and identify federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, and private funding opportunities.
Identify opportunities related to healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, behavioral health, workforce development, education, and small business growth.
Research funding opportunities available to women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.
Prepare grant applications, proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with leadership to gather information needed for submissions.
Maintain funding calendars, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Track submitted grants, application outcomes, and reporting requirements.
Develop and maintain a database of funding sources, contacts, and strategic partners.
Monitor new funding announcements and provide recommendations to leadership.
Assist in pursuing scholarship and workforce development funding that may support therapist training and continuing education programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of grant writing, proposal development, or funding research experience.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong research and analytical abilities.
Experience with U.S.-based grant opportunities preferred.
Experience working with healthcare, technology, education, workforce development, or nonprofit sectors is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ---------- , ---------- , foundation databases, and corporate funding programs preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Preferred Certifications or Training:

Grant Professional Certification (GPC)
Grant Writing Certification
CFRE, PMP, CAPM, or related credentials
Degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, English, or related field

Success Metrics:

Number of qualified funding opportunities identified each month
Quality and timeliness of grant submissions
Funding dollars secured
Compliance and reporting completion rates
Development of strategic funding partnerships

Application Requirements: Please provide:

A copy of your resume.
A sample grant, proposal, or funding application that you have written.
A brief summary of the three largest grants, contracts, or funding awards you have helped secure, including the funding source, approximate award amount, your role, and the type of organization that received the funding.

This is a remote, part-time position with flexible hours. We are seeking a proactive professional who is passionate about helping innovative organizations secure resources that expand access to mental health services, technology, and education.