Manage grant opportunities, funding pipelines, reporting calendars, proposals, compliance, deliverables, and funder relationships. Maintain HubSpot CRM records, coordinate program data and budgets, prepare reports, support fundraising initiatives, and represent the organization in meetings and trainings. The role requires strong writing, organization, project management, nonprofit development experience, and approximately 40% travel.
@Vote, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan voter engagement organization. Our mission is to register voters, provide simple and clear online voting information, and ensure more Americans cast their ballots nationwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
@Vote is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Reporting Specialist to lead and support our grant and reporting efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about civic engagement, with experience in nonprofit development, grant management, fundraising operations, and organizational reporting.
This role requires approximately 40% travel, including a monthly visit to our headquarters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage relationships for new grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources aligned with our mission
- Maintain and manage a grant pipeline and funding calendar
- Track trends in funding for civic engagement and voter education
- Manage our HubSpot CRM for reporting, staff troubleshooting, and contact management needs
- Write, edit, and submit high-quality program reports on a weekly basis
- Collaborate with leadership to gather program data, budgets, and impact metrics
- Tailor proposals to align with funder priorities and organizational goals
- Ensure timely submission of grant reports and compliance with funder requirements
- Track grant deliverables, deadlines, and outcomes
- Maintain accurate records of all grant and program activity
- Build and maintain relationships with grantmakers and funding partners
- Assist in stewardship efforts, including updates, reports, and communications
- Represent the organization in trainings and meetings as needed
- Work closely with leadership, communications, and program teams to align funding with organizational priorities
- Support broader fundraising and development initiatives as needed
- Travel with fundraising team to support organizational meetings and grant based discussions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, public policy, or related field
- Experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development
- Proven track record of securing grants or managing fundraising reporting (preferred)
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Familiarity with civic engagement, voting rights, or grassroots organizing
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
“WOW” SKILLS:
- Experience with grant databases (e.g., Foundation Directory, Instrumentl)
- Budget development and financial literacy for grant proposals
- Knowledge of compliance requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations
- CRM or donor management system experience
- Passion for grassroots organizing
All applicants will be subject to a background check and would be required to sign an NDA for employment.
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