Grant Associate in Houston, Texas at STOLLER FOUNDATION

Confidential Christian Foundation

The Grant Associate provides administrative and operational support throughout the grantmaking process, including application review, due diligence, recordkeeping, grantee communication, and grant monitoring. Working closely with the Directors and other team members, this person helps ensure grant activities are accurate, organized, and completed on time.

Grant Processing and Due Diligence

• Review incoming applications for completeness and alignment with funding guidelines and mission.
• Research prospective grantees and assist with financial reviews, organizational assessments, site visits, and impact evaluation.
• Help ministry partners clarify goals, project plans, and capacity needs.
• Track active grants, reporting deadlines, and project milestones.
• Maintain accurate records in the grant management system.
• Identify grant-related concerns and coordinate appropriate follow-up with the Directors.

Grantee Relationships and Communication

• Build professional, respectful relationships with ministry partners.
• Serve as a contact for grant-related questions on behalf of the Directors.
• Prepare approval notices, award correspondence, declination letters, and other communications.
• Coordinate timely communication between the grant team and grantees.

Research and Team Support

• Research nonprofit trends, program areas, and grantmaking practices.
• Share findings that support grant strategy and continuous improvement.
• Assist with presentations, events, conferences, and special projects.
• Provide administrative support for marketing, program development, and internal initiatives as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience with grant management systems or databases is preferred.
• Knowledge of grantmaking practices, nonprofit sector, and understanding of compliance and reporting requirements is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.