Grants & Community Partnerships Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast•Santa Maria, CA

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants & Community Partnerships Manager plays a key role in securing and sustaining funding for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. This position leads grant writing and institutional funding efforts while serving as a visible representative of the organization in North San Luis Obispo County. This role combines strong writing and data skills with relationship-building and community presence. The successful candidate will work closely with program, finance, and advancement teams to grow institutional support and strengthen local partnerships. WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE This position is based in North San Luis Obispo County (Paso Robles, CA) and requires regular in-person engagement with local partners and stakeholders. Hybrid flexibility is available for focused writing and administrative tasks. About Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast serves youth across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Our mission is to enable all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We operate multiple Club sites and are committed to strengthening communities through safe spaces, mentorship, academic support, and leadership development.

Requirements

3-5 years work experience in grant writing and/or institutional fundraising experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to include editing
Proven effectiveness applying for, securing and reporting on grants portfolio of at least $800,000 annually
Experience tracking grants and using online grant application systems
Excellent time management skills, and experience managing multiple deadlines and projects
Must be proficient in the use of Windows, Internet, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access or other database software proficiency), Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms, Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive), Donor database (Donor Perfect, Salesforce)
Willingness and ability to be physically present on a regular basis in North San Luis Obispo County
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across departments
Current drivers license and reliable transportation
Embrace the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast values
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Work overtime as assigned
Travel overnight as required
Occasional evening / special event attendance is required
Work cooperatively with others
Work productively in cold/hot/loud environments
Comply with all company policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth development, education or community-based nonprofits
Familiarity with public funding and compliance requirements
Experience using CRM systems for tracking funding activity

Responsibilities

Research and identify grant opportunities (foundation, corporate, and public funding)
Write and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
Maintain a 12-month rolling grants calendar
Track submissions, awards, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with finance to ensure budgets align with grant requirements
Support renewal strategies and funder stewardship
Represent BGCMCC at local meetings, convenings, and partner gatherings
Build and strengthen relationships with North SLO County funders, local government, community and business leaders
Support the development of local funding strategies tied to community priorities
Assist in preparing briefings and materials for meetings with external stakeholders
Stewardship of community partners, individual donors and sponsors
Gather program data and outcomes to support grant applications
Translate program impact into clear, compelling narratives
Collaborate with program leaders to refine measurable goals and outcomes
Ensure accurate reporting in coordination with program and finance teams
Utilize donor and data systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce and related platforms) to track institutional activity
Partner with the Advancement team to align grant strategy with overall fundraising goals
Support event sponsorship proposals as needed
Align messaging with organizational marketing and brand standards
Participate in internal planning and strategic conversations