Grant Specialist: Nonprofit Funding & Compliance

National Audubon Society; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Audubon Society is seeking a Grant Specialist to support pre- and post-award activities across the organization. The role focuses on budget accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting within a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Based in Minnesota with hybrid work expectations; liaison with program staff, finance, and leadership to ensure grants meet all requirements and align with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in grant management and administration including budgeting, financial management, reporting and compliance.
• Knowledge and proficiency in all phases of the grant cycle from pre-award through close-out.
• Uniform Guidance cost principles applicable to non-profit organizations, state and local regulations, and meaning of standard contract clauses.
• Preferred experience with international grants.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills that consistently demonstrate professionalism, positive attitude, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program and development staff to prepare grant proposals with a focus on budget accuracy.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to elevate high dollar or high-risk proposals for review and approval by Executive Team.
• Utilize and share pre-award resources to project team to streamline proposal process.
• Ensure any new proposed headcount is reviewed and approved by People and Culture before finalizing the proposed budget.
• Work with state program staff to monitor grant progress and grant budget alignment with financial spend down.
• Provide monthly grant status reports and analysis to Project Managers/State Directors; take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial management

Reporting

Compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

National Audubon Society is seeking a Grant Specialist to support pre- and post-award activities across the organization. The role focuses on budget accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting within a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Based in Minnesota with hybrid work expectations; liaison with program staff, finance, and leadership to ensure grants meet all requirements and align with strategic goals.