Grant Writer

Grant Writer

The Grant Writer will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Essential Functions:

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match FO priorities.

• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of FO, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.

• Generates revenues for FO programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals.

• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.

• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals.

• Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals.

• Coordinates with the Finance Director to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.

• Monitor and update Grants Manual procedures in accordance with best practice.

• Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts.

• Remains up to date on current issues relative to grant proposals.

• Meets regularly with staff to discuss current and new funding needs.

• Become familiar with and adhere to policies and procedures of FO and the State of California regarding grant management.

• Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants.

• Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.

• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to during business regarding clients, supervisors, or other employees.

• Contributes to a safe working environment.

• Requires teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction that is not achievable in a home office situation; therefore, regular, and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Grant writing experience, preferably with a social service/criminal justice focus.

• Experience which should demonstrate a proven history of securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities for FO generally and programs specifically.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Excellent writing and verbal skills.

• Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.

• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.

• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel), and database management skills.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master’s degree.

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a successful grant writer.

• Previous grant budget development and management.

• A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references.

• Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles.

• Previous federal grant application, submission, approval, and management of funds

Work Environment:

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use; frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular).

Special Requirements:

• Subject to:

o Criminal background check.

o Quality references check.

o Proof of academic achievement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32