Grant Writer at Walden Family Services

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

70500.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Writing, Proposal Development, Research, Cultivation, Solicitation, Tracking, Reporting, Budget Development, Messaging, Relationship Management, Database Management, Analytical Skills, Planning, Organizational Skills, Editing, Prospect Research

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Develops and writes grant proposals to individuals, foundations, and corporations that successfully meet or exceed the fundraising goals and objectives of Walden Family Services. 1. Identify, research, cultivate and solicit grant opportunities under the direction of the CEO/Director of Philanthropy 2. Develop and write compelling and effective grant proposals to support Walden’s $750K annual goal for Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and LA Districts, including unrestricted operating revenue and restricted program funds for identified organizational priorities 3. Track proposals and submit timely and accurate reports for all grant-funded projects 4. Manage resource library of potential donors 5. Write stewardship reports for donors 6. Assist accounting department in the development of budgets for proposals 7. Assist Development Team in creating compelling messaging for use across platforms 8. Develop and nurture relationships with foundations, corporations and government entities. 9. Utilize grant/donor tracking system GrantHub and/or preferred software 10. Attend funding opportunity meetings, RFP conferences, community collaboration meetings, and board/advisory meetings in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. 11. Work with Board, Advisory members, and other stake holders to identify potential funders 12. Regular meetings with leadership: consider including regular meetings to identify shifting funding priorities, assess grant performance, identify needs for modifications, etc. 13. Regular meetings with Devo team: working together to craft messaging, needs to be consistent across platforms, can better coordinate efforts based on relationships of each team member, harness the templates created/revised with new candidate, etc. 14. Participate in organization’s key external functions: GuideStar, Charity Navigator, Audit Notes, etc. 15. Assist in follow up with potential donors 16. Plan and implement annual funder forums 17. Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to sit, stand, walk and bend; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl. The position is primarily remote, however office visits and travel are required. Employee performs frequent computer work. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requirements 1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree. 2. Minimum 5 years demonstrated success in areas of research and writing of proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities, with ability to leverage all contracts and grant awards. 3. Strong research, analytical, planning and organizational skills. 4. Excellent verbal, written, editing, prospect research and computer skills, including database management. 5. Valid California driver’s license and working vehicle. 6. Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice, and a Child Abuse Index clearance. 7. Must meet all requirements set by Community Care Licensing pertaining to the hiring of employees by a licensed community care facility.

Responsibilities

The Grant Writer develops and writes compelling grant proposals to individuals, foundations, and corporations to meet or exceed Walden Family Services' fundraising goals, including tracking proposals and submitting timely reports. Responsibilities also involve identifying and researching grant opportunities, managing donor resources, assisting with budget development, and nurturing relationships with funding entities.