National Grant Writer at AfterSchool AllStars Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Writing, Prospect Research, Project Management, Budget Coordination, Raiser's Edge, CRM Systems, Proposal Writing, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Organization, Multi-tasking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars provides free, daily afterschool programs to school-aged youth in school sites all across the U.S. Our vision is for our All-Stars to be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a career they love, and to give back to their communities. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The National Grant Writer will emphasize partnerships that will primarily support the national organization. The Grant Writer will apply for and secure grants, while stewarding the funder relationship and providing data-driven reports as required. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team member who can drive the grant writing process to generate new resources for a wide range of initiatives. KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Grant Writing Generate high-quality, impeccably written proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to funding solicitation requirements and guidelines Coordinate with the finance team to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals Maintain confidentiality of information regarding young people, staff, supervisors, or other employees that may be included in grant proposals Prospect Research Continuously and proactively identify and track foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities Conduct outreach to prospect contacts and follow up as needed Project Management Collaborate cross-functionally to research, develop, write, and submit proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers Develop project plans and ensure all deliverables are developed and submitted on time Assume full ownership of grant schedules and tracking grants in Raiser’s Edge database, including reporting Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role Requirements WHO SHOULD APPLY? The Grant Writer will exemplify ASAS’s core values: proactive, transparent, accountable, collaborative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate will be a positive individual that is mission-driven, extremely organized, detailed-oriented, possessing strong analytical and communication skills. The ability to multi-task and adapt to changing position demands are key. Team building and a collaborative working style are important attributes. The successful candidate will be highly empathetic and possess excellent people skills. 5+ years of foundation, corporate, and/or government grant writing or equivalent writing experience Bachelor’s degree required; higher degree preferred Demonstrated excellent writing skills (writing samples required) Demonstrated experience in securing grants Demonstrated project management experience, including Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM system Established grant relationships preferred Outstanding research skills Excellent organizational skills, and a high degree of flexibility and initiative Ability to work autonomously, multi-task, and manage deadlines Excellent ability to work collaboratively on a team and across departments Passionate and committed about ASAS’s mission SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This position is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of four days a week, Monday-Thursday with an option to work remotely on Fridays for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year. ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: 99% coverage of Medical plan, with two tier options 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options 99% coverage of Vision plan Employee Assistance Program Short-term and long-term disability options Life insurance Optional employee critical illness plan coverage 403 (b) plan, with employer match Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years. Up to 24 paid holidays a year Discounted ticket program ASAS is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Responsibilities

The National Grant Writer is responsible for identifying, applying for, and securing grants from foundation, corporate, and government sources. They will manage the full grant lifecycle, including writing high-quality proposals, coordinating budgets, and providing data-driven reports.