Strategic Grants Writer & Administrator

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; Winterville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to lead compelling proposal development and strategic research, securing funding for youth programs across eastern North Carolina.

This role manages post-award compliance, donor reporting, and budget tracking, collaborating with program, finance, and operations teams. Strong writing, research, and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years 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.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM or grants management systems.
• Commitment to upholding the organization’s F.A.C.E.S. core values: Fun, Accountability & Integrity, Collaboration & Respect, Excellence, and Service.

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.
• Coordinate post-award activities including reporting, reimbursement requests, budget tracking, and documentation.
• Maintain organized internal grant files, reporting templates, and funder correspondence systems.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for grant-related documentation and internal follow-up across departments.
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and desk reviews by preparing required documentation and responses.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant administration

Budget development

Proposal development

Prospect research

Data interpretation

Project management

Communications

CRM/grants management systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration or Nonprofit Management

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

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to lead compelling proposal development and strategic research, securing funding for youth programs across eastern North Carolina.

This role manages post-award compliance, donor reporting, and budget tracking, collaborating with program, finance, and operations teams. Strong writing, research, and project-management skills are essential.