Join Our Team

Elevate is always seeking talented, creative over-achievers who love to work hard and want to see results for our nonprofit clients.

Core Roles

Director

Elevate’s Directors provide leadership and expertise to our staff and clients. They lead client teams and consult nonprofit organizations on institutional fundraising with confidence, flexibility, and persistence. Directors serve as the key Elevate liaison with each client, foster strong client relationships, develop and execute a custom fundraising strategy for each client, and oversee the work of junior staff. Candidates must have at least four years of experience in foundation fundraising – including writing and submitting grants for nonprofits, mentoring junior staff, and developing and executing an effective fundraising strategy – and enjoy being part of a young and growing team.

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Grant Writer

Elevate’s Grant Writers provide the capacity that drives our clients forward. They research funding opportunities, draft grants and reports, and submit to funders. Grant Writers benefit from the mentorship of experienced fundraisers and significant opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have at least one year of experience writing and submitting grants for nonprofits and demonstrate initiative.

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Grants Coordinator

Grants Coordinators keep our teams at their best. They provide invaluable administrative support by assisting in onboarding new clients, managing grant calendars and deadlines, preparing for meetings, following up with action items, and generally staying ahead of the curve — all while learning essential writing and consulting skills to help them grow as the firm does. Candidates must have at least one full year of experience working with nonprofits, be highly detail-oriented, have excellent time management skills, and be interested in developing skills as a grant writer.

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Elevate Internships

As an Elevate intern, you will learn from and support our Operations & Marketing Team — a group of creative problem solvers, efficiency enthusiasts, and business builders who work behind the scenes to promote and amplify Elevate’s mission. Elevate’s Operations & Marketing Internships include a variety growth opportunities and projects that can be customized to each individual intern’s interests and professional goals.

Possible areas of focus include: Marketing, Operations, Business Development, Grant Writing, and Institutional Fundraising.

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Other Opportunities at Elevate

Outside of our core roles, Elevate periodically has employment opportunities in other departments including operations, client engagement, and special projects.

See a full list of current openings here.

How to Apply

We love our team and always look forward to welcoming new staff.  The Elevate hiring process typically takes two to three months from application to start date.

Please apply online here. Your resume and cover letter should detail the following:

  • RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • EXPERIENCE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
  • YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION
  • YOUR PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
  • EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU’VE TAKEN INITIATIVE
  • YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS

Meet Your Future Coworkers

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Katy Kale
Katy Kale

Managing Director

Kristin Shaffer headshot
Kristin Queen Shaffer

Director

Liz Winston
Elizabeth Winston

Associate Director
Alex Coleman

Grants Coordinator

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