Job Description

Our client, a nationally acclaimed children’s institution in a dynamic phase of strategic hypergrowth, is seeking a seasoned Senior Grants Administrator / Grant Writer to support its mission of decades-long community impact. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and strategic professional with deep expertise in grant writing, grant management, and compliance across the full grant life cycle—from prospecting and proposal development to reporting and stewardship.

You will work cross-functionally with Program, Finance, and Executive teams to advance the organization’s grant strategy, while playing a pivotal role in ensuring grant deliverables are tracked, aligned, and submitted on time. This position provides close partnership with the Accounting Grant Manager, direct exposure to the C-suite, and opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a mission-driven, high-impact team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full grants life cycle: research, strategy, writing, submission, compliance, and reporting.
• Develop and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and progress reports in collaboration with program and finance teams.
• Maintain an active calendar of deadlines and ensure timely submission of all grant-related materials.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather data and programmatic information required for reporting and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in grant management systems.
• Analyze and synthesize funder guidelines and align proposals with organizational strategy and capacity.
• Support internal processes for grant audits, monitoring, and evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., GPC) a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, or institutional giving (nonprofit, government, or education sector preferred).
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing foundation, government, and/or corporate grants.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across departments.
• Deep commitment to children’s advocacy and advancing equity in underserved communities.
• Experience working with CRM and grant management software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or equivalent).

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