Associate Grants Consultant

Associate Grants Consultant

Who We Are

Grants Plus is a national leader in grants consulting. We help nonprofit organizations secure the funding they need to advance their missions through grant strategy, research, proposal development, and grant-seeking guidance. We are a remote-first business headquartered in Ohio, with team members working from home across the United States. Our staff is motivated by a shared commitment to the nonprofit sector and by a desire to support one another in meaningful, sustainable work.

To be at our best for our clients, we believe we must be at our best for ourselves and for each other. We are committed to “doing good while being well” and to living out our company values of Collaboration, Integrity, Resilience, and Agility. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has operated as a flexible workplace. Team members experience our culture through:

• Cross-functional collaboration to solve challenges and meet goals.
• Simple, direct, and respectful communication.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible schedules that support whole people.
• Staff-driven initiatives that shape an inclusive and supportive culture.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Technology that enables strong remote collaboration.

Working Hours and Location

This is a fully remote role open to candidates located in the United States. The successful candidate must be able to work standard U.S. Eastern Time business hours to collaborate effectively with teammates and clients. Currently, we are prioritizing hiring in the following states due to employment and compliance requirements: AZ, FL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, NC, PA, TN, TX, WI. Please note that we may be unable to hire in certain states due to compliance constraints.

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. At this time, Grants Plus is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Occasional travel for in-person meetings or events may be required.

The Role

The Associate Grants Consultant supports nonprofit clients by contributing to high-quality grant strategy, grant research, grant planning, proposal writing, and client deliverables. This role is a strong fit for someone who has grant writing experience, understands how nonprofits pursue funding, and wants to grow as a consultant in a team-based client service environment.

In this role, you will:

• Write and support grant proposals, grant narratives, research summaries, and other client deliverables.
• Conduct grant research and prospect analysis to identify funding opportunities aligned with client needs.
• Contribute to grant strategy and planning work that helps clients strengthen their grant-seeking approach.
• Communicate with clients and teammates to support clear expectations, strong project management, and timely follow-through.
• Track client engagement details, deadlines, tasks, and deliverables accurately in company systems.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver work that meets Grants Plus quality standards, client scopes, and time allocations.
• Use approved AI tools to support drafting, summarizing, research organization, and workflow efficiency, while applying human review, sound judgment, confidentiality, and quality control.
• Support conversations about continuing or expanding client engagements by identifying client needs, successes, and opportunities.
• Participate in peer learning, professional development, and internal projects that strengthen client service.

What Success Looks Like:

A successful Associate Grants Consultant demonstrates:

• Strong Grant Writing: You can turn client information, funder priorities, and nonprofit impact into clear, compelling grant narratives.
• Grant-Seeking Knowledge: You understand the grant lifecycle, including prospect research, planning, proposal development, and submission readiness.
• Client Service Mindset: You communicate professionally, build trust, follow through, and help create a positive client experience.
• Attention to Detail: You track deadlines, organize information, maintain accurate records, and produce polished work.
• Project Management: You can balance multiple client engagements, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration: You work well in a team-based environment, share information, ask questions, and welcome feedback.
• Responsible AI Use: You are familiar and comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency, organize information, and support drafting while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and client-ready quality.
• Growth Orientation: You are curious, coachable, accountable, and interested in developing as a grant consultant.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• At least 1 - 2 years of experience with grant writing, grant seeking, nonprofit development, prospect research, grant proposal review, or consulting.
• Understanding of grant-seeking best practices, funder expectations, and nonprofit development strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate information into clear and compelling grant-related materials.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, details, multiple priorities, and client-facing work.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage work, track client details, and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Preferred: Familiarity and comfort using AI tools to support writing, research, summarizing, organization, or workflow efficiency, paired with strong judgment and quality control.

Compensation & Benefits

Grants Plus has standardized salaries based on position, no matter where you live. This is a full-time salaried position. The starting salary for this role begins at $59,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, and alignment with organizational needs.

Other benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid flexible holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Paid personal wellness leave
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement IRA contribution match up to 3%
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Monthly cell phone/internet reimbursement
• Annual reimbursement for office supplies, professional development, and wellness

How to Apply

Applications submitted through our website at www.grantsplus.com/careers will be prioritized. The first review of applications will begin Monday, May 25, 2026. After you apply, you will hear back from us, even if we do not see an immediate fit. If selected for an interview, you may be asked to provide references. Questions about the process can be directed to Careers@grantsplus.com.

Our Commitment

At Grants Plus, we want every employee to be excited and empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. When you bring your unique experiences, background, knowledge, and perspective — and embrace the same from others — we learn from each other and co-create an environment where our team can do the best work of their careers. Grants Plus is committed to a foundation of equity, access, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to diversity. If you require accommodations or support during the recruitment process, please contact Careers@grantsplus.com