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    Senior Grant Writer - Menlo Park, United States - Jobtrain

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    Jobtrain Menlo Park, United States

    1 week ago

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    About JobTrainJobTrain is a nonprofit organization on the move.

    We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve "full economic mobility."Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we now serve those in need of job training or other services that will advance their economic mobility at one of our Bay Area career or training centers.

    We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients.

    We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.

    We are growing, and we need your help About the Department and RoleThe Sr.

    Grant Writer's primary responsibilities include prospect research and donor cultivation; proposal development and writing; reporting to funders; and assistance with JobTrain's other development activities, including events and the holiday campaign.

    This role is housed in our Menlo Park Office and reports to the Chief Development Officer. This position may allow hybrid work up to 3 days working from home, after an orientation and evaluation period.

    Responsibilities Identify, prequalify, cultivate, secure, and renew private foundation and corporate grant funding opportunities that match JobTrain's goals, objectives, and values.

    Develop, maintain and steward effective, long-term working relationships with funders to facilitate approval of grant funding.

    Write, prepare, and submit funding proposals, working closely with program and finance staff to develop project descriptions, evaluation plans, and budgets.

    Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration with Program, Finance, and impact team in order to prepare and submit required reports to funders in a timely fashionMaintain the application and reporting calendar in order to track and manage the lifecycle of each grant, including: research; submission deadlines; approval; award; progress reports; and final reporting.

    Participate in the development of short-term and long-term fundraising plans and projections and provide progress/status tracking reports.
    As a Development Team member, assist with JobTrain's other development activities including Holiday Campaign and Breakfast of Champions.
    Process and acknowledge donations in appropriate database(s).Prepare donor acknowledgements and all grant-related documents and correspondence.
    Other duties related to successful fundraising and development.

    QualificationsWe strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

    The specific qualifications for this role are listed below. ExperienceMinimum 10 years' grant writing and management experience.
    Demonstrated grant-writing experience leading to successful results.

    (for example:

    ability to secure and administer at least $2.5M in annual funding).Experience with Bay Area funding landscape is preferred.


    Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesJob Knowledge:
    Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of the grant writing process; ability to identify relevant funding opportunities; understanding of public contract and private grant application, management, and reporting processes

    Planning and Organization:

    Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects; and setting and meeting goals in a fast-changing and deadline driven environment with strong attention to detail.

    Ability to set priorities, analyze and resolve problems, and make decisions in a timely fashion.


    Financial Budgeting / Projection:
    Ability to understand financial data and accurately develop / review budgets

    Teamwork / Collaboration Interpersonal Skill:
    Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within the department and across the organization

    Communications:
    Strong verbal communication skills and outstanding written communication skills which includes an ability to articulate key priorities of a grant and generate reports that highlight JobTrain's programs and outcomes


    English fluency requiredComputer Skills:

    Strong computer skills:

    MS Office, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint; donor databases; web; and other technology and applications necessary to perform the job.

    COVID-19 CertificationJobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law.

    Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.

    Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, exempt-level role.

    JobTrain offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision, paid holidays, paid winter break, paid time off, retirement program employer match, long-term disability and life insurance.

    The hiring range is expected to be $77,309 - $90,951, depending upon skills, background, and related experience.

    Additional InformationWe want applicants who are interested in JobTrain's mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

    At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously.

    If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

    JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

    Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.


    Also, please note:
    Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.

    Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.


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