Grant Writer

About the Organization

As headquarters for the YouthBuild movement, YouthBuild Global unifies and partners with an expansive network of YouthBuild programs around the world, championing opportunity youth as they achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential. In YouthBuild programs, young people who are out of school and out of work reclaim their education, gain job skills, and become leaders in their communities through service and civic engagement. From training, technical assistance, capacity building, and innovative program enhancements to leadership development, sustainability, and advocacy, YouthBuild Global serves as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst for the entire YouthBuild movement.

For more information about YouthBuild Global and the YouthBuild movement, visit YouthBuild.org.

Job Summary
YouthBuild Global seeks a detail-oriented individual with excellent writing and project management skills to support the growing institutional giving function within the organization’s Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer will strengthen YouthBuild Global’s fundraising efforts through research, proposal development, and engagement of current and prospective public and private funders. Within a seasoned Development team of at least five staff, the Grant Writer will partner with YouthBuild Global’s staff internally to develop funding requests, submit funding proposals and reports, engage funder contacts, track fundraising efforts, and support the overall growth and management of YouthBuild Global’s institutional pipeline. This role will help support the organization’s annual budget of ~$15M by contributing to the Development team’s growing annual fundraising goal.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Help increase funding from public and private sources through the following duties:

• Advance grant solicitations by drafting proposals, concept papers, LOIs, etc. in collaboration with other Institutional Giving staff
• Create materials, such as slide decks, for funder meetings and communications
• Review RFPs and conduct research to help identify prospective funders and prioritize realistic and high-value funding opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of funding partner contacts, grant deadlines, funder communications, etc. within Salesforce CRM database
• Maintain organized grant files, including proposals, reports, and award letters, in Development team SharePoint
• Support meeting scheduling and follow-up with funders and partners, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving
• Coordinate grant award acknowledgements, grant payment information requests, and execution of grant agreements
• Prepare accurate, timely grant reports for public and private funders, with support from other members of the Development team

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Gather information from internal teams to effectively describe the activities and impact related to grant funding
• Develop grant budgets in collaboration with the Fiscal team
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to recognize funders and promote grant deliverables
• Support fundraising-related training and technical assistance offerings for YouthBuild program staff, as opportunities arise
• Participate in biweekly Development team staff meetings and quarterly Development Committee meetings
• Complete other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience Required

• At least one year of grant writing, nonprofit development, or related professional experience
• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) or additional 1-2 years of professional experience
• Experience directly engaging funders, corporate contacts, or other external partners preferred

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Proficiency with CRM database software and Microsoft Office software
• Understanding of grant budgets
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience in youth development, workforce development, and/or education a plus but not required

Benefits

This is a Grade 4 position with a salary range of $65,000–$75,000. We are committed to attracting world-class talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• A 401(k) plan with an employer match 

• Generous paid holidays 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for well-being support 

Join our team and contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work in a supportive and inclusive environment. This role is eligible for working in person/Hybrid in Roxbury, MA or remotely in ME, NH, NY, DC, MD, NC, SC, GA, FL, WI.