Grants Writer

Grants Writer

Driving Excellence. Empowering Staff. Inspiring Great Futures.

The Grants Writer supports an established portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government grants while also contributing to the identification and pursuit of new funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. In partnership with the Grants Manager, this position supports successful grant implementation by coordinating deliverables, communicating funder expectations to program teams, gathering required data and documentation, and compiling materials for timely reporting and funder stewardship.

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens. 

These are some of the additional responsibilities of the Grants Writer:
Grant Writing and Proposal Development

• Manage and support an established portfolio of recurring foundation, corporate, and government grants while contributing to the identification and pursuit of new funding opportunities aligned with Club priorities.
• Research and assess prospective funding opportunities, helping align funder priorities with organizational goals, programs, and community needs.
• Develop clear, compelling, and accurate grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and narratives that reflect program outcomes, organizational strategy, and community impact.
• Collaborate closely with program staff to understand program design, goals, and measurable outcomes, translating this information into strong, funder-ready written materials.
• Partner with finance and leadership to ensure proposals and reports align with approved budgets, financial data, compliance requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Maintain and refresh grant tools, boilerplate language, templates, and supporting documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across submissions.

Grant Project Management and Implementation Support

• Maintain grant tracking systems to monitor submission deadlines, reporting schedules, and required deliverables.
• Support the successful implementation of funded grants by coordinating timelines, deliverables, and funder requirements.
• Communicate grant deliverables, reporting expectations, and timelines to program staff, providing clarification and ongoing support as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between program teams, finance, and the grants team to coordinate inputs required for reports, reimbursements, and stewardship activities.
• Compile narrative, programmatic, financial, and supporting documentation for interim and final grant reports and funder stewardship communications.
• Partner with the Grants Manager on reimbursable grants to understand grant requirements and support accurate, timely reimbursement processes.
• Maintain organized grant files and documentation in accordance with funder, organizational, and audit requirements.

In exchange, BGCTM offers extensive benefits:

• We offer all full-time employees 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans. All full-time employees also receive complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
• When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don't just mean for the students; as a member of BGCTM, you'll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement and a 7% pension plan.
• Plus, full-time employees are eligible for PTO. 

Required Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, public administration, nonprofit management, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Two or more years of experience in grant writing, grants administration, nonprofit programs, development, research, communications, or a related role involving writing, reporting, or project coordination.
• Experience working with foundation, corporate, or government funding sources preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting compliance-driven or reimbursable grants is a plus.

Skills & Abilities that make a successful Grants Writer: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple grants, priorities, and overlapping deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in written materials, data, and grant documentation.
• Strong and persuasive writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling narratives tailored to diverse funders and audiences.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across teams and represents BGCTM professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines consistently while managing work independently and balancing competing demands.
• Collaborative, dependable team player with strong interpersonal skills, judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning and using grant tracking, reporting, and data systems as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, values, and impact of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 

• Must be able to perform duties that require walking, talking, hearing, standing, sitting, and/or bending for long periods of time. May occasionally be required to kneel, run, and/or climb.
• Must be able to use hands and arms to enter data into the computer, use the telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to perform surface and deep cleaning appropriately using potentially hazardous cleaners, including bleach, as needed.
• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and or hold objects up to 45 pounds. Objects that exceed the 45-pound weight limit require additional assistance when moving, lifting, or manipulating. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete:

• You will need to provide 3 professional references.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen, background check, and fingerprint check.

We have a commitment to being GREAT.

At Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you'll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is committed to practicing those values to create places where every kid feels safe and connected—a place to belong and a place to become—and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you're making a difference.

For more about what makes Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows a great place to work, visit our employment page at and view testimonials from our staff