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San Luis Obispo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

  • Support the development of PSHH grant program strategy.
  • Research government foundations and corporation funders at the local state and federal level to evaluate opportunities in relation to PSHH fundraising goals.
  • Assess grant opportunity viability in relation to potential funding amount alignment to organizational priorities and internal administration required.
  • Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare submit and manage grant proposals to government foundation and corporate funders
  • Write grant proposals letters of interest/inquiry concept papers and related materials for proposal submissions that align with funder interests and priorities.
  • Generate highquality proposals narratives applications and supporting documentation in response to solicitations consistent with the requirements of each funding source
  • Work with Accounting department leads external partners and subject matter experts to establish timelines to compile financials and data as they relate to the timely submission of grant applications.
  • Monitor application and reporting timelines and communicate them interdepartmentally to ensure we are meeting funder deadlines and requirements.
  • Regularly followup on the status of submitted proposals and update the Grants Hub with the latest status
  • Maintains Grants Hub entries for submissions written by the Grant Writer including the direct tracking of deadlines reporting requirements and interdepartmental tasks.
  • Maintain and manage complete records and files in accordance with PSHHs recordkeeping policies related to past present and prospective grant based donor engagement that includes funder and proposal information contracts paperwork and key documentation.
  • Track progress of grantfunded programs and broker communication between funders and internal stakeholders.
  • Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of grant expenditures.
  • Participate in the creation of fundraising campaigns and appeals ensuring accurate grantrelated content.
  • Provide data and draft content for donor stewardship public communications and internal reporting.
  • Support donor cultivation efforts by assisting with events meetings and communications.


Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear persuasive grant proposals and reports.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Ability to write clear structured articulate and persuasive proposals
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) and CRM platforms like Donor Perfect.
  • Understanding of grant funding processes from application to award and reporting.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and objectively especially in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
  • High level of attention to detail confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Ability to type 40 words per minute.


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Grant Writer position for a nonprofit organization.
  • Proven experience successfully completing a full grant cycle from research and identification of grant opportunities to award of funding to compliance tracking and reporting.
  • Experience collaborating with finance and program departments to produce grant materials.
  • Familiarity with affordable housing funding and wraparound service programs in California is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in deadlinedriven environments
  • Experience in proposal writing and working with institutional donors


Education Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Communications Nonprofit Administration English Writing or related field preferred.


Physical Requirements

  • Sitting for long periods of time ability to bend and squat for short periods of time light lifting (paperwork/files).


Employment Type

Grant

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