What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Associate position at GHJ?
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Grant Associate to support and expand its fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling through data, building relationships with funders, and contributing to programs that make a meaningful impact in underserved communities.
Overview
The Grant Associate will play a key role in securing funding by researching opportunities, writing compelling proposals, and managing grant reporting and compliance. This position works cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and program teams to ensure funding strategies align with organizational goals and drive measurable impact.
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- Research and identify grant opportunities across government, foundation, corporate, and community sources
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals, budgets, and reports
- Manage the full grant lifecycle, including tracking deadlines, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Partner with internal teams to gather program data, budgets, and impact metrics
- Build and maintain relationships with funders and external partners
- Track grant activity and maintain organized records, calendars, and reporting tools
- Support development strategies and fundraising initiatives in collaboration with leadership
- Provide program teams with grant and contract updates and support
- 2–3 years of grant writing and management experience
- Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred)
- Experience with government and/or foundation grants
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office; Adobe tools a plus
- Opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team
- Role supports programs focused on community development and improving quality of life
- Candidates may be asked to provide writing samples
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Salary : $65,000 - $85,000