Grant & Foundation Relations Specialist

Thomas Academy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Academy is seeking a Foundation Relations/Grant Specialist to lead grant writing and foundation relations under the Chief Mission Officer. The role supports the Development Team and post-secondary education opportunities, requiring strong data analysis, reporting, and grants oversight.

Responsibilities include researching foundations, drafting proposals, tracking funding, and coordinating with staff to secure donor funding and manage funds for program operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, business, journalism and/or English writing field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in writing grants or fund proposals.
• Experience writing for children’s behavioral/mental health or child welfare is a plus.
• Must analyze complex data, develop reports, and draw proper conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant writing efforts by researching, writing and monitoring grant execution and fund disbursements.
• Monitor grant programs and funds execution and provide follow-up and closeout reports.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing foundation relations program including identification and cultivation.

Skills

Grant writing

Data analysis

MS Word

MS Excel

SPSS

SAS

MS Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, business, journalism and/or English writing

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Statistica

SPSS

SAS

Microsoft Access

Job description

Thomas Academy is seeking a Foundation Relations/Grant Specialist to lead grant writing and foundation relations under the Chief Mission Officer. The role supports the Development Team and post-secondary education opportunities, requiring strong data analysis, reporting, and grants oversight.

Responsibilities include researching foundations, drafting proposals, tracking funding, and coordinating with staff to secure donor funding and manage funds for program operations.