Responsible to deliver high-quality funding proposals and reports, grant writer supports the agency’s mission of meeting the immediate needs of low-income families and individuals, and helping them thrive in the long-term. The position, located in Pacoima (Los Angeles), California, calls for a highly-motivated and excellent writer, with a proven history of results in soliciting funds for programs, operating, events and capital needs.
- Conducts prospect research to identify grant opportunities that are a fit for MEND, its programs and strategic plan
- Writes and edits grant proposals to foundations and corporate funders
- Gathers, collates and ensures timely submission of grant proposals
- Completes and submits progress reports on a timely basis and in collaboration with respective program and senior staff
- Tracks guidelines to ensure that specific funding requirements are met as described in the grant proposal and as stipulated in grant agreements, and carried through to post funding progress reports;
- Carry out procedures designed to increase efficiency and quality of proposals, including innovative ways to streamline the grant production process
- Help maintain MEND’s grant calendar
Candidates must demonstrate the following:
- Bachelors degree
- At least three years of grant writing experience with a track record of successfully obtaining corporate and foundation funding
- Experience and skill with writing and editing excellent and effective grant applications, with ability to develop and adapt grant proposals to specific funder requirements
- Ability to maintain and organize multiple grant projects and deadlines
- Demonstrate in-depth comprehension of MEND’s mission, brand, programs and population served
- Ability to review and interpret proposals, reports, and other documents and formulate appropriate responses and resolve problems
- Effectively perform all aspects of grant development and submission, including tracking of information, soliciting and collecting support letters, and coordinating with internal staff to elicit necessary data
- Excellent skill in setting priorities to meet deadlines
- Ability to assemble and submit proposals using the format required by funder;
- Ability to handle sensitive materials and confidential information with discretion and tact
- Strong proficiency in operating a computer including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook email;
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or other funder CRM
- Flexibility to respond effectively to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads
Compensation: $33 -$40 /Hour DOE
To apply please email resume along with cover letter to: [email protected]. If cover letter is
not submitted, candidates will not be considered. Resumes will be accepted until 10am on
1/24/2020.
No travel reimbursement for interviews will be provided.
No calls will be taken.