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Grants Writer

San Diego, CA 92109

Employment Type: Direct Hire (DH) Job Category: Administrative and Support Services Job Number: 7535

Job Description

Immediate opening for Grants Writer with Non-profit organization related to social services field.  Remote/Hybrid.
This role will manage unrestricted grant funding, restricted fundraising through private and government grant applications, and applications to donor advised funds. Responsibilities focus on three areas: Grants (80%), Donor Advised Funds solicitation (10%), Communications and support of annual fund development (10%). The Grants Writer will work closely with CDO, COO and other members of Leadership.
 
  • HOURS:  Full-Time Hours, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM
  • DURATION:  Direct Hire
  • WORKPLACE:  Remote/Hybrid – mainly remote but must be able to work in-office when needed
  • PAY:  $32.00-$35.00 per hour, depending on experience (approximately $67K-$73K)
  • BENEFITS:  This client offers a full comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K w/ match, PTO, EAP, generous holiday schedule (paid), other supplemental insurance options

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Write and submit grant proposals and reports responsive to each funder’s priorities and guidelines
  • Manage tracking, deadlines, and reporting on all grants and provide program staff with grant deliverables, agreements, and deadlines
  • Manage a portfolio of current and prospective private foundations and donors and coordinate related site visits, updates, and responses to funder requests
  • Manage private grant prospecting and research based on strategies and recommendations from senior leadership and lead writing and submission of all private proposals and/or supervise submission of smaller grants.
  • Manage government prospect and application goals proposed by the COO and CEO
  • Manage timelines and assignments for government contract applications, edit and synthesize content, and proofread and submit.
  • Manage Grants Team meetings that focus on strategizing, decisions, and timelines that include assigning roles and responsibilities.
  • Manage reconciliation of grant and donation records with financial records and manage grant acknowledgment letters and agreements. Ensure that program leads and COO receive award letter and/or grant agreements.
  • Participate in funder driven projects and/or events as a representative of the organization
  • Manage foundation engagement by meeting with the Communications Manager monthly to identify annual campaign and event communications strategies and tactics.
  • Manage development of client success stories for grants and communications.
  • Manage social media postings to highlight grant awards and impact and related assigned content for annual events and campaigns.
  • Model leadership and participation in all fundraising campaigns



Requirements include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, Creative Writing, Political Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5 years of direct grant-writing experience as a lead writer of winning private and government grant proposals for non-profits
  • Minimum of 2 years of grants management, including maintenance of an application tracking system, reports, and the ability to manage a Grants Team comprised of senior leadership and program staff.
  • Fundraising and/or public relations experience highly desired
  • Familiarity with intervention and prevention work related to relationship violence and assault preferred
  • Superior written and oral communication skills, including ability to maintain confidentiality and respectful communications at all times
  • Interpersonal skills that build trust, accountability, and a collaborative spirit
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
  • Proactively adapt to always changing requirements and duties by being solutions-oriented and exercising sound judgment and decision making
  • Legal residents of California only. Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Meet Your Recruiter

Diana Barnes
Founder and Former President of A-Star Staffing

Diana Barnes founded A-Star Staffing in 1999, driven by a focus and passion for making lasting relationships. Under her leadership, A-Star Staffing became a recognized name in the industry, known for its commitment to connecting talented individuals with opportunities that match their skills and aspirations.

Throughout her tenure, Barnes championed a relationship-centric approach, ensuring that both clients and candidates felt valued and understood. This philosophy not only set A-Star Staffing apart from competitors but also fostered a community of trust and mutual success.

Barnes's vision and dedication to building strong, enduring connections have left a lasting impact on A-Star Staffing and the broader staffing industry. Her legacy continues to inspire the company's mission and values, reflecting her belief in the power of relationships to transform careers and businesses alike.

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