Grants Officer

Food Bank of Central & Eastern•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger! At the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, we believe in a future where no one goes hungry. Our mission is simple but powerful: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people to bring their talents to an organization where every role makes a real difference. Guided by our values - Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork , and Fun - we work hard, support one another, and celebrate the impact we create together. If you’re ready to put purpose at the center of your career, we’d love to have you on our team! Position Summary The Grants Officer is responsible for securing grants from public and private grantmaking organizations to support the mission of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Serving as both grant writer and grant manager, the Grants Officer manages all pre- and post-award activities for grant makers within a defined portfolio. The position coordinates with members of various Food Bank departments to cultivate and steward positive relationships with grant funders, develop compelling grant proposals, monitor grant activities and spending, and create thorough programmatic and financial follow-up reports for grant-funded activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, fundraising or grant writing training/certifications preferred
At least two years of proposal writing or grant management experience
Excellent writing and editing skills (a writing sample may be required)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with working knowledge of online grant platforms, prospect research tools, and donor database systems
Must believe in and be able to communicate the mission and neighbor-centered approach of the Food Bank.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a portfolio of 60 – 75 grantmaking donors, moving existing and prospective funders through the grantmaking lifecycle from identification, research/qualification, cultivation, proposal development and solicitation, and stewardship and reporting.
Develop and write funding proposals ranging from $10,000 - $100,000 or more based on Food Bank priorities, potential funder giving range, grants history, and giving interest(s), with key focus areas to include branch-specific funding opportunities and/or branch-based funders in two or more of our six branch regions.
Collaborate with corporate and grants team, communications team, branch and program staff, and executive management team to execute appropriate cultivation or stewardship activities for new and existing grant funders, including site visits, building tours, presentations, newsletter/article sharing, etc.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date moves management information in donor database for a portfolio of grant funders, including funding cycles, relevant deadlines, funding priorities, and communications.
Provide support as needed to branch events as opportunities to steward local grant maker partnerships.
Assist with budget projections and revenue tracking throughout the year based on portfolio.
Oversee post-award management of grants in defined portfolio by coordinating with program staff leads, Grants Accountant, and Communications team to ensure proper documentation of grant deliverables, required acknowledgments, and accurate and thorough expenditure and narrative reporting for grant-funded activities.
Attend regular meetings with program staff lead(s) and finance team to review all grant spend-down reports, assess program grant compliance, and monitor grant deliverables and proactively share any changes with grant funders as needed.
Oversee the organization, preparation, and signing of all necessary contracts, MOUs, and/or agreements required of grant awards.