Grant Writer - Whittier, United States - The Whole Child

The Whole Child
The Whole Child
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Whittier, United States

8 hours ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Grant Writer oversees a diverse portfolio of grant resources, with responsibility for researching, maintaining and conducting the full grant process for grants allocated to this position.

This includes grant writing, administration, and oversight of grants (foundation, corporation, & government).


Benefits
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Hybrid Schedule:


  • Full benefits package to all positions after 30 days of employment.
  • Employer paid standard HMO Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • 401k plan with 4% employer match.
  • PTO that accrues to 15 days annually and increases with seniority.
  • 12 Paid Holidays annually.
  • Paid Office closure last week of the year.
  • Opportunity for growth. We love to promote from within.
- $65,000-75,000.00/year starting pay, depending on experience.


ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinates the grantsmanship cycle (researching, planning, writing and reporting) to raise institutional support from foundation, corporate and civic sources at identified funding levels toward reaching overall Development revenue goals.
  • Tracks awarded grants through internal and external reporting.
  • Collaborates with Senior Director of Development and team members to build a culture of philanthropy that grows support for TWC.
  • Participates in team planning to set annual goals for the team's Score Card and Key Initiatives, and in the annual solicitation and stewardship calendar.
  • Participates in preparation of annual Grants Plan, serving as a key member of the Grant Planning Team of Leadership, Finance and Development.
  • Participates in annual constituency/prospect planning and updates.
  • Participates in team meetings.
  • Prepares and submits to Senior Director of Development reports for: 1) grants tracking, 2) Leadership reports and 3) Board presentations.
  • In partnership with TWC's Sr. Director of Development, creates comprehensive campaigns for annual fundraising event and giving campaigns.
  • Serves as primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of institutional donors and prospects, working through stages of donor relationships (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship).
  • Maintains annual grants tracking calendar, with submission dates, results, and report deadlines, using Donor Perfect; provide monthly updates to Senior Director of Development.
  • Researches and evaluates the feasibility of prospects in line with strategic plan and annual goals.
  • Writes and submits foundation proposals of up to $25,000 (and higher as assigned) toward reaching annual unrestricted fundraising goals and programspecific needs.
  • Writes and submits corporate requests of up to $25,000 (and higher as assigned) for unrestricted and programspecific proposals.
  • Maintains a Master Agreement source chart with contract dates and interna/external contacts. Prepare and monitor a list of public funding sources for potential grants/contracts.
  • Participates in capital campaign requests.
  • Organizes "handoff" meetings with Program, Finance, Development and Communications to detail funding uses, reporting requirements/deadlines, and award documentation.
  • Tracks cultivation progress, solicitation and stewardship activities in Donor Perfects, working with the Constituency Coordinator.
  • Prepares reports, including progress and final reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 24 years of experience in grant writing.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in writing or nonprofit related program.
  • Successful track record securing midrange grant funding.
  • Knowledge and experience with Federal Grants.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced work environment that requires strong multitasking, organization and time management skills and a selfstarter mentality.
  • Commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes, and a resultsoriented culture.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong research and data mining skills.
  • Effective project management skills.
  • Familiarity with project management and donor tracking systems.
  • Knowledge of CRM systems preferred
  • A valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance (as required by the State of California) is required.

Pay:
$65, $75,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Choose your own hours
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Inperson
  • Office

Application Question(s):

  • What experience do you have with Federal Grant Writing?

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:


  • Grant writing: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Whittier, CA preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Whittier, CA 90603: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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