Senior Grant Writer at People's Self-Help Housing

San Luis Obispo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Writing, Grant Research, Proposal Development, Project Management, Donor Stewardship, Financial Compilation, Compliance Monitoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, CRM Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Technical Writing, Strategic Communication, Budgeting, Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Data Synthesis

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Essential Functions Support and contribute to the development and implementation of the PSHH grant program strategy. Research government, foundation, and corporate funders at the local, state, and federal levels to evaluate opportunities in relation to PSHH fundraising goals. Assess the viability of grant opportunities in relation to potential funding amounts, alignment with organizational priorities, and internal administrative requirements. Independently manage the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage complex grant proposals to government, foundation, and corporate funders. Write and lead development of high-quality grant proposals, letters of interest/inquiry, concept papers, and related materials aligned with funder priorities and organizational strategy. Generate complex proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documentation in response to solicitations, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with funder requirements. Lead cross-functional collaboration with accounting, department leads, external partners, and subject matter experts to establish timelines, compile financials, and develop programmatic content for grant submissions. Monitor application and reporting timelines and proactively communicate deadlines interdepartmentally to ensure compliance with funder requirements. Regularly follow up on the status of submitted proposals and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the Grants Tracker. Maintain and manage Grants Tracker entries for assigned submissions, including tracking deadlines, reporting requirements, and interdepartmental tasks. Maintain complete and accurate grant records and files in accordance with PSHH record-keeping policies, including funder communications, contracts, and documentation. Track progress of grant-funded programs and facilitate communication between funders and internal stakeholders. Provide guidance to staff on grant compliance, including the allowability of expenditures and reporting obligations. Analyze grant outcomes and provide recommendations to improve proposal competitiveness and funding success rates. Participate in the creation of fundraising campaigns and appeals, ensuring accurate and strategic grant-related content. Provide data, analysis, and draft content for donor stewardship, public communications, and internal reporting. Support donor cultivation efforts through participation in meetings, events, and strategic communications. Requirements Skill & Knowledge Requirements Advanced knowledge of grant funding processes, including research, application, award management, and reporting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive, and strategic grant proposals and reports. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and compelling proposals tailored to diverse funding audiences. Experience synthesizing programmatic, financial, and evaluation data into cohesive grant narratives. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM platforms such as Donor Perfect. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. High level of attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism. Ability to type 40+ words per minute. Experience Requirements Minimum 4–6 years of experience in grant writing for a nonprofit organization. Proven experience successfully managing complex grant cycles, from research and identification through award, compliance, and reporting. Demonstrated success securing competitive grants from government, foundation, and/or corporate funders. Experience leading or managing significant proposal efforts or multi-departmental grant submissions. Experience collaborating with finance and program departments to develop comprehensive grant materials. Familiarity with affordable housing funding and wrap-around service programs in California is highly desirable. Experience working in deadline-driven environments. Experience in proposal writing and working with institutional donors. Education Requirements A bachelor's degree in Communications, Nonprofit Administration, English, Writing, or a related field is preferred. Experience commensurate with education preference will be considered. Physical Requirements The job requires sitting for long periods of time, the ability to bend and squat for short periods of time, and light lifting (paperwork/files).

Responsibilities

The Senior Grant Writer is responsible for researching funding opportunities and managing the full lifecycle of complex grant proposals for government, foundation, and corporate funders. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop narratives and financials while ensuring strict compliance with funder requirements and reporting timelines.