Grant Associate

GHJ • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. 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.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of grant writing and management experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred
• Adobe tools a plus

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

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Role supports programs focused on community development and improving quality of life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level