Grants Writer & Manager

Position Summary
The Grants Writer & Manager serves as the primary driver of institutional grant revenue for BGCNIC. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, managing, and stewarding foundation, government, and corporate grants that support the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The position requires strong writing skills, exceptional organization, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure compliance, reporting, and relationship management.

The Grants Writer & Manager works closely with the Chief Development Officer on high-priority funders and plays a key role in sustaining and growing institutional funding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Grant Strategy & Revenue Generation
• Serve as the primary grant revenue driver for BGCNIC, contributing significantly to the organization’s annual fundraising goals.
• Research, identify, and evaluate foundation and corporate grant opportunities aligned with BGCNIC programs, strategic plan, and community impact.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of prospective and existing institutional funders.
• Lead all aspects of grant proposal development, including letters of inquiry, full proposals, budgets, narratives, and required attachments.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and leadership teams to gather data, outcomes, and financial information necessary for competitive proposals.
• Ensure proposals are compelling, accurate, and aligned with funder priorities and BGCNIC’s mission.
• Manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate grants from solicitation through award, reporting, and renewal.
• Support stewardship efforts for grant-related donors, including acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and relationship touchpoints.

• Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting and compliance, including narrative and financial reports.
• Track grant deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure full compliance with funder expectations.
• Maintain accurate records in the organization’s CRM and grant tracking systems, ensuring data integrity and transparency.
• Work cross-functionally with development, programs, finance, and operations to align grant activity with organizational needs and outcomes.
• Provide support for development-related events and other fundraising efforts as a member of the Resource Development team. This could include on-site event support, preparation and follow-up activities, stewardship, communications, networking and other fundraising activities when all hands on deck are needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required (English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred).
• Proven experience in grant writing and management, with a track record of securing foundation and/or corporate funding.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to translate program impact into compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with CRM systems and grant tracking tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while independently managing priorities.

• Experience in youth development, education, or nonprofit human services organizations.
• Familiarity with Boys & Girls Clubs or similar mission-driven organizations.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national philanthropic landscapes.

• Strategic thinking and results orientation
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Relationship management and professionalism
• Accountability and deadline-driven execution
• Mission alignment and equity-minded approach
• Adaptability and teamwork

Why Join BGCNIC
BGCNIC is committed to ensuring all young people—especially those who need us most—have access to safe spaces, supportive relationships, and life-changing opportunities. The Grants Writer & Manager plays a critical role in sustaining and expanding that impact across Northern Indiana.

Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or objectives required of employees assigned to this position.