Private Grants & Development Support, Senior Specialist
Habitat Charlotte Region•Charlotte, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Private Grants & Development Support Senior Specialist plays a key role in advancing private fundraising efforts by leading grant writing, reporting, and development coordination. This position is hands-on and execution-focused, ensuring high-quality submissions, strong donor communications, and consistent follow-through. You’ll work closely with program staff, Development, and Marketing & Communications to strengthen proposals, track outcomes, and support meaningful partnerships that fuel Habitat Charlotte Region’s mission.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, fundraising, or related work
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills—you can take complex information and make it clear and persuasive
- Strong attention to detail and organization—you don’t miss deadlines or small errors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to manage multiple priorities and shift focus as needed without losing momentum
- Collaborative mindset—you work well across teams and functions
- Reliable, professional, and aligned with Habitat’s mission and values
Nice To Haves
- Experience with donor databases such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the writing and submission of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, and funding applications for private institutional funders
- Manage grant reporting and ensure all deliverables are accurate and submitted on time
- Track deadlines and coordinate with internal teams to keep projects moving forward
- Maintain and update case statements, boilerplate language, and impact data in collaboration with program staff
- Maintain donor database records and generate reports to support fundraising strategy
- Assist with donor stewardship and engagement efforts, including events and communications
- Conduct ongoing prospect research to identify new funding opportunities
- Draft donor communications, presentations, and profiles tailored to specific audiences
- Partner with Marketing & Communications to deliver on donor benefits and create compelling content
- Support special projects and broader development efforts as needed
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Healthy work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
