Description
Grants Associate
Full TimePhoenix, AZ, US
10 days agoRequisition ID: 1994Apply
Salary Range:$60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually
Job title: Grants Associate
Department: Development (204)
Reports to: Grants Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Please upload your resume and cover letter through the hiring platform to the attention of the SVdP Grants Manager. Thank you!
About the Role:
The Grants Associate plays a vital role in securing and managing funding that sustains and grows programs to Feed, Clothe, House and Heal hundreds of thousands of individuals each year. The work is meaningful, complex and deeply impactful.
This position calls for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys writing, critical thinking, collaboration, project management, donor relationships, and deadlines. You will support front-line programs that change lives; work alongside passionate and talented colleagues; and help translate real-world impact into compelling, funder-ready narratives and reports.
If you thrive in an environment that requires passion and accuracy, creativity and precision, and mission and accountability, this role may be a strong fit.
Why This Role Is Special
SVdP is a magical place! This role is ideal for someone who wants their professional skills in writing, data, marketing and strategy to serve something deeply meaningful. You will see how funding decisions directly affect lives, and you will play a central role in making sure our programs have the resources they need to succeed. This is a position for someone who wants to grow, be challenged and be proud of the work they do every day.
Core Responsibilities:
The Grants Associate supports the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal development through reporting and stewardship:
Prepare, write and submit high-quality grant proposals, Letters of Intent and reports, on deadline
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic program narratives, budgets and outcomes
Manage awarded grants, including tracking deadlines, compliance requirements, reports, meetings and other deliverables
Assist with internal data collection for proposal inputs and program outcome reporting
Maintain organized and transparent records of proposals, awards, reporting schedules and funder communications
Support relationship building with funders through accurate reporting, stewardship and responsiveness
Assist in refining internal systems and processes related to grant tracking and documentation
Craft personalized donor gift acknowledgment letters for awarded grants
Research, identify and prospect grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, marketing, English or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 7+ years’ experience in writing, marketing, and/or grants
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to communicate persuasively, clearly and strategically to diverse audiences
Extreme attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong understanding of narrative storytelling grounded in logic, credibility and emotional resonance
Experience working with budgets and collaborating cross-departmentally with finance, program teams and others
High level of accountability, ownership and follow-through
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in nonprofit development
Experience with corporate, foundation and/or government grant writing and management
Marketing, communications or branding experience
Experience using CRM systems (SalesForce), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT) and Adobe (PDF)
Comfort working in complex organizations with multiple programs and funding streams
Skills & Attributes
Strategic communicator: Able to translate complex programs and data into compelling, funder-ready narratives
Financially literate: Comfortable reviewing budgets, understanding cost structures and identifying inconsistencies
Relationship-driven: Skilled at building trust with donors, program leaders, finance teams, development partners and others
Self-directed: Able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
Systems thinker: Enjoys improving processes, tracking tools and workflow efficiency
Mission-rooted: Deep appreciation for dignity, equity and the lived experience of those we serve
Emotionally intelligent: Able to ‘manage up,’ collaborate respectfully and navigate diverse personalities
Hybrid Work Environment
You are always welcome to work on campus. While getting familiar with SVdP programs and people, the expectation is that the Grant Associate will spend 3-4 days/week onsite, growing into 2-3 days/week.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Vets
Apply directly at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f268ef9b-ffbd-4d08-97e3-1db6a9608aa8&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=915847
