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.

Overview

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

2–3+ 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