Grant Writer & Grants Operations Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to secure funding for youth programs in eastern North Carolina. You will lead proposal development, conduct research, and manage post-award compliance to ensure continued funding.

In this role, you will coordinate with the Vice President of Grants & Government Partnerships and the Chief Development Officer, align programs with finance and operations, and drive revenue targets while upholding F.A.C.E.S. values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in grant writing and administration, including federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant awards and supporting revenue goals.
• Working knowledge of public funding streams (e.g., 21st CCLC, OJJDP, CDBG, or similar programs).
• Exceptional writing, editing, research, and analytical skills, including data interpretation and budget development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s primary grant writer, producing high-quality proposals aligned with organizational priorities and funder requirements.
• Meet annual grant revenue goals as established collaboratively by the CDO and VPGGP.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities.
• Develop compelling narratives, budgets, and supporting materials that clearly demonstrate impact and outcomes.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar tracking application deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Budget development

Data interpretation

Project management

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management or related field

Ph.D. (preferred) in education/public policy/social sciences/health sciences/communications or related field

Tools

CRM system

Grants management software

MS Office

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to secure funding for youth programs in eastern North Carolina. You will lead proposal development, conduct research, and manage post-award compliance to ensure continued funding.

In this role, you will coordinate with the Vice President of Grants & Government Partnerships and the Chief Development Officer, align programs with finance and operations, and drive revenue targets while upholding F.A.C.E.S. values.