Development & Grants Associate

Position description:     Development & Grants Associate

Reports to:                    Development & Communications Director

Term:                           40 hours a week

Compensation:             $ 25-27/hour DOE 

Benefits:                      Health, Vision, Dental, Discount Child-Care, Lunch provided daily

Closes:                         Until filled
 

Position Overview

 Neighborhood House is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development & Grants Associate to support grant management, donor stewardship, fundraising operations, and database administration. This role manages a portfolio of up to 100 foundation, corporate, and government grants annually, including grant writing, reporting, tracking, and compliance. They are also responsible for stewardship and reactivatio

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator who can manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, collaborate across departments, and build positive relationships with donors and community partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write all grants and reports for foundation, corporate, and government grants. 
• Manage grant calendars, submission timelines, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate program data, budgets, statistics, and supporting materials for grant submissions and reports.
• Actively participate in donor stewardship and engagement efforts.
• Generate reports, mailing lists, and database queries; Bloomerang experience preferred.
• Assist with social media and donor recognition content highlighting community impact.
• Attend grant meetings and maintain communication with funders and partners.
• Organize development files, tracking systems, and departmental records.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Development Department.
• Represent Neighborhood House professionally with donors, volunteers, partners, and community members.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, nonprofit management, business, English, or related field.  
• Proven track record of at least two (2) years writing and managing foundation, corporate, and government grants, including grant reporting and compliance management.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, donor database systems, and general office technology. 
• Ability to gather, organize, and manage data accurately and efficiently. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Professional communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information responsibly. 
• Spanish-speaking proficiency preferred. 
• Must be able to pass a Child Care Licensing background check. 
• Must be available to work on-site.