Grants & Data Specialist

Kids for the Future; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is seeking a Grants & Data Coordinator to advance our development team’s mission. You will research funding opportunities, draft compelling grant proposals, and manage data supporting CACFP and related programs.

Strong writing, research, and organizational skills are essential. In this role you will collaborate with program staff and leadership, ensuring timely submissions, accurate reporting, and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years’ work experience in grant writing, research, or related field; proven success in securing grants.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities from government, foundations, and corporations.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff, finance, and leadership to gather data and budgets for proposals.
• Track deadlines, manage submissions, and follow up on proposals.

Skills

Grant writing

Data coordination

Proposal development

Research

Writing

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

DonorPerfect

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is seeking a Grants & Data Coordinator to advance our development team’s mission. You will research funding opportunities, draft compelling grant proposals, and manage data supporting CACFP and related programs.

Strong writing, research, and organizational skills are essential. In this role you will collaborate with program staff and leadership, ensuring timely submissions, accurate reporting, and donor stewardship.