Grants Associate

Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need. With a service area that stretches across 34 cities and counties, our comprehensive programs and Agency Network are dedicated to providing our communities with access to quality food and healthy meals year-round.

With the help of over 100 employees, close to 300 members of Feed More’s Agency Network and around 200 volunteers a day, Feed More can carry out its mission of fighting hunger throughout Central Virginia. Feed More is a proud member of Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America.

At Feed More, we want everyone to have a seat at the table. We envision our table as a lively gathering of wonderfully, unique individuals where differences are encouraged and appreciated. And, of course, our table is full of good, nutritious food.

Feed More aspires to be a place where every individual contributes to our culture by living out our core values: respect, collaboration and impact. We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. That’s why Feed More is committed to seeking out and retaining the best talent.

We’re looking for: An organized, curious, and mission-driven professional who is eager to launch a career in nonprofit fundraising. In this role, you will support the full grant lifecycle by researching funding opportunities, assisting with proposal and report development, coordinating deadlines, and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate or someone looking to build a career in grant writing, nonprofit development, or philanthropy.

Department: Development

Reports To: Grants Manager

FLSA Status: Full-time Salaried Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Budgetary Responsibilities: None

What you’ll do:

The Grants Associate supports the organization’s grant fundraising efforts by providing administrative, research, and writing assistance throughout the full grants lifecycle. Working under the direction of the Grants Manager, this position helps prepare proposals and reports, track deadlines, maintain grant records, and support cross-departmental collaboration to ensure accurate, timely, and compelling submissions to foundations, corporations, and government funders.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized individual interested in nonprofit fundraising, writing, and compliance.

Grant Administration & Tracking (25%)

• Assist with tracking grant opportunities, deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements using grants management systems and internal trackers
• Maintain accurate electronic grant files, including proposals, contracts, award letters, budgets, and reports
• Support calendar management for grant deadlines and internal deliverables

Proposal & Report Support (25%)

• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
• Gather program data, outcomes, budgets, and supporting documentation from internal departments
• Proofread grant materials for accuracy, clarity, and funder compliance

Funder Research & Stewardship (25%)

• Conduct prospect research on foundations, corporations, and government funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
• Conduct research on relevant topics to proposals
• Help prepare briefing materials for funder meetings and site visits
• Support stewardship efforts, including acknowledgment letters and impact updates

Internal Coordination (10%)

• Communicate with Feed More staff to collect information needed for proposals and reports
• Ensure consistency of organizational language, statistics, and messaging across grant materials

Compliance & Reporting (10%)

• Assist with post-award reporting, including compiling metrics, narratives, and financial information
• Help ensure compliance with funder requirements and internal grant policies

Other Duties (5%)

• Provide general administrative support to the Development Team as needed
• Assist with special projects related to institutional fundraising

Must have:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ideally, will have:

• Previous nonprofit, grants, or administrative experience
• Familiarity with grants management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Foundant, Fluxx, Salesforce, Instrumentl)
• Experience with AI tools like Asana, Claude, Microsoft CoPilot, etc.
• Experience working with budgets or financial documents
• Interest in nonprofit development or public service

Company Benefits: In addition to competitive wages, we’re proud to offer full-time employees with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays and more.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply and complete the Plum Assessment by July 24, 2026. We kindly request no phone inquiries.

Feed More, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000