Grant Proposal Architect

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County's Grants Office is seeking a Grant Writer to research, develop, write and submit proposals to fund County programs from federal, state, local and foundation sources. The role works closely with department leaders to align opportunities with priorities and ensure compliance.

Successful candidates will have strong writing skills, experience with grant administration, and the ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines while coordinating with staff and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three years of grant writing, grant administration, fundraising, public administration or a related field.
• Experience preparing successful grant applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, develops, writes and submits grant proposals to secure funding from federal, state, local and various foundation sources.
• Works closely with department directors and organizational leaders to identify funding opportunities, prepare competitive applications.
• Research and identifies grant funding opportunities that align with connecting federal, state, regional, local, foundation and private sector grants to our organization.
• Develops, writes, edits and submits grant proposals, applications, letters of inquiry and support documentation.
• Monitors grant announcements, notices of funding opportunities and legislative funding initiatives.
• Coordinates with department heads and staff to gather information, budgets, statistics and program data needed for grant submissions.
• Maintains a grants calendar and monitor application deadlines.
• Consults as needed with Departments as they develop grant budget development.
• Maintains records of grant applications, awards and funding sources.
• Develops and maintains relationships with grant-making agencies, foundations and funding partners.
• Attends meetings, workshops and training sessions related to grant opportunities and administration.
• Prepare reports and presentations regarding grant activities and funding outcomes including but not limited to board resolutions to accept grants and in collaboration with budget, ordinances to appropriate funds.
• Educates the public on the county's initiatives for grant funding projects.
• Attends training, seminars and workshops to maintain adequate job knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with grant writers employed/contracted for specific work areas, e.g. Community and Economic Development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and completes special projects as directed.

Skills

Grant research

Proposal development

Grant administration

Regulatory compliance

Strong writing skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Finance, Political Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grant management software

Online grant portals

Job description

Forsyth County's Grants Office is seeking a Grant Writer to research, develop, write and submit proposals to fund County programs from federal, state, local and foundation sources. The role works closely with department leaders to align opportunities with priorities and ensure compliance.

Successful candidates will have strong writing skills, experience with grant administration, and the ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines while coordinating with staff and partner organizations.