Senior Associate, Grant Proposals & Fund Development

Global Impact, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote options

Job summary

Global Impact Ventures is seeking a Senior Associate, Grant Proposals & Fund Development to support the end-to-end grant process for fiscal sponsorship projects. You will help prepare, submit, and report on funder proposals while coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes back-office efficiency, meticulous records, and proactive communication. A bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years’ experience and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of prior work experience, preferably administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide grants back-end and administrative support including tracking timelines and deliverables, external communications, and knowledge management.
• Review and submit grant proposals; gather information and documentation; coordinate grant agreements and due diligence materials.
• Maintain accurate records across systems; track deliverables, reporting requirements, and deadlines; support clients through the grant lifecycle.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grant management systems

Job description

Senior Associate, Grant Proposals & Fund Development

The Senior Associate, Grant Proposals & Fund Development supports grant proposal development, submission, and post-award management for Global Impact Ventures’ fiscally sponsored projects. This role works closely with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely execution of all grant-related activities. The work is fast paced,requires high attention to detail, and the ability to quickly switch between tasks throughout the day.

The Senior Associate is an excellent communicator and thoughtful collaborator, maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. This position provides back-office support to clients including developing and submitting funder proposals and reports, reviewing grant agreements, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of communications.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provide grants back-end and administrative support including tracking of timeline and deliverables, facilitating external communications, overseeing database andknowledgemanagement, and communicating action items to meet deadlines.
• Grant Proposal & Submission Support: Review and submit grant proposals to ensure completeness and adherence to funder guidelines; collaborate with internal teams and clients to gather required information and documentation for grant submission and reporting; support the preparation and coordination of grant agreements between funders and clients; collect, review, and submit due diligence materials (e.g., audits, board lists, financial information).
• Grant Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate and organized records across systems and stakeholders; track grant deliverables, reporting requirements, and deadlines; coordinate with clients and internal finance teams to ensure timely reporting and compliance; provide ongoing support to clients throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Systems: Utilize grant management systems; provide feedback on processes, tools, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness; collaborate with team members to support consistent service delivery and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Qualifying for this role means you have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have 2-3 years of prior work experience, preferably with administrative experience and an understanding of preparing and submitting grant proposals. You are well-organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. You also possess the ability to work independently and present solutions while maintaining interpersonal communication skills and professionalism. You have a strong knowledge of MicrosoftOffice 365 – including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for more than one year.Visa sponsorship is not available. This is a full-time role and may be fully remote. Our local staff work in a hybrid model that requires 1-4 days per month in our Washington, D.C., HQ.

The salary range is $62,000 – $72,000, depending on the experience you have. On top of the competitive salary that we are offering, you’ll receive16 paid holidays and 25 paid days off. We provide an excellent benefits plan including parental leave, medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and a robust 401K program.