Grants Specialist

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA I; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CISGA in Atlanta seeks a grant writer to research funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies, prepare concise prospect briefs, and draft letters of inquiry, proposals, and funder reports.

You will coordinate schedules, collect narratives, budgets, attachments from program and finance, maintain grant files, and support post‑award administration while ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or related field.
• Experience drafting funder proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Research foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format letters of inquiry, proposals, grant agreements, and funder reports.
• Coordinate collection of narratives, outcomes data, budgets, attachments from program, evaluation, finance, and other staff.
• Maintain grant pipeline, calendars, and CRM or project records including deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Prepare submission packages and support timely submissions after internal review and authorization.
• Coordinate grant reporting and post‑award administration with program, evaluation, and finance staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communications

Organization

Project coordination

MS Office / Google Workspace

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM software

Grant management system

Job description

Tasks, Duties, and ResponsibilitiesResearch foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with approved organizational and affiliate priorities. Prepare concise prospect summaries and recommendations for development leadership.Draft, edit, proofread, and format letters of inquiry, proposals, applications, grant agreements, and funder reports for review and approval.Coordinate the collection of program narratives, outcomes data, budgets, attachments, and approvals from program, evaluation, finance, and other staff. Track timelines and follow up on outstanding items.Maintain the grant pipeline, application and reporting calendars, and related CRM or project management records, including deadlines, status, next steps, award details, and reporting requirements.Prepare complete submission packages and support timely submission after required internal review and authorization. Ensure materials follow funder instructions and are consistent across narratives, budgets, and attachments.Coordinate grant reporting and post-award administration with program, evaluation, and finance staff. Promptly elevate missing information, approaching deadlines, compliance concerns, and proposed changes.Maintain organized electronic grant files, including submissions, agreements, correspondence, reports, approvals, and supporting documentation.Draft briefing materials, acknowledgments, updates, and other grant-related communications to support funder stewardship and meeting preparation. Development leadership retains primary responsibility for strategy and key funder relationships.Provide grant-development support to local affiliates as assigned, including sharing opportunities and templates, reviewing materials, and helping affiliates interpret application or reporting requirements.Monitor relevant funding trends and share useful information with the resource development team.AdministrationUse appropriate technology and data systems to manage grants, monitor work, and maintain accurate records.Follow established grant-development and approval procedures and recommend practical process improvements.Participate in relevant professional-development opportunities.Assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Director of Development with grants-related reports for the board and leadership.Perform related duties as assigned.Position RequirementsBachelor’s degree in English, communications, business, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.At least two years of relevant experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, project coordination, or a closely related area.Ability to draft clear, persuasive, and accurate materials, with strong editing and proofreading skills.Working knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government grant processes. Experience with public funding is preferred.Ability to interpret detailed funder guidelines and combine program, financial, and outcomes information into clear submissions and reports.Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues who have competing priorities to gather information and move projects forward.Sound judgment about when to work independently, ask questions, raise concerns, or seek approval.Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and the ability to learn CRM, grant research, file management, and project management systems.Professionalism, integrity, discretion, initiative, and a collaborative approach to work.Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, and other backgrounds of the communities, students, families, and personnel CISGA serves.