Grant Specialist

Boys And Girls Clubs Of King County•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Specialist supports the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of King County by attracting and sustaining grant funding. Working in the Resource Development Department, the role researches, writes, and submits grants to corporations, foundations, and government agencies, and supports grants management and administration. The position involves some travel to Club sites to liaise with Club Directors and program staff. It reports to the Senior Grants Officer and, as part of the Club Service Center team, provides professional, customer-focused service while advancing the organization’s reputation and position in the community. The role develops grant-writing expertise in the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, job readiness, and leadership. It collaborates with organizational leadership, Club colleagues, program staff, and the Finance Department to create funding requests, budgets, and financial documents, and to ensure grant compliance and accurate, timely reporting. The Grant Specialist also researches funding opportunities, maintains funder relationships, and tracks grant deadlines and status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 2 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, and grant administration.
Superior writing and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Attention to detail and ability to see tasks through to completion.
Ability to establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners.
Highly organized, solution-focused, and motivated to take initiative and succeed.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of nonprofit organizations’ missions, objectives, policies, procedures, programs, and principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, and grant administration.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge.
Experience in youth development and/or a Boys & Girls Club organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare, write, and submit well-researched and persuasive grant proposals.
Develop grant-writing expertise in academic success, healthy lifestyles, job readiness, and leadership.
Learn about organizational programs and strategies by meeting Club staff in the field as needed.
Work with leadership and Club colleagues to develop accurate, high-quality funding requests.
Develop grant budgets and other financial report documents with program staff and the Finance Department.
Work with Clubs to ensure compliance with grant delivery and reporting requirements.
Prepare interim and final grant reports with the Finance Department and Club staff, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Research potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and public grant opportunities.
Maintain excellent oral and written communication with funders and steward successful relationships.
Maintain databases and workflows to track deadlines, completed actions, and grant status.
Collaborate with the Senior Grants Officer and Club colleagues to provide regular progress reports on assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.