Grant Associate

Grant Associate

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Grant Associate to support and expand its fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling through data, building relationships with funders, and contributing to programs that make a meaningful impact in underserved communities.

The Grant Associate will play a key role in securing funding by researching opportunities, writing compelling proposals, and managing grant reporting and compliance. This position works cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and program teams to ensure funding strategies align with organizational goals and drive measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities across government, foundation, corporate, and community sources
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals, budgets, and reports
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including tracking deadlines, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Partner with internal teams to gather program data, budgets, and impact metrics
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and external partners
• Track grant activity and maintain organized records, calendars, and reporting tools
• Support development strategies and fundraising initiatives in collaboration with leadership
• Provide program teams with grant and contract updates and support

Qualifications

• 23+ years of grant writing and management experience
• Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred)
• Experience with government and/or foundation grants
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Adobe tools a plus

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Role supports programs focused on community development and improving quality of life
• Candidates may be asked to provide writing samples

$65,000 - $85,000 a year