Private Grant Writer

Role: Private Grant Writer

Reports to: Grants Manager

Program: 7000- Development

Department: Development

Location: Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Setting: Not 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Job Description Summary:

The Grant Writer will write, edit, and format grant proposals, reports, and other funding deliverables to private and corporate foundations, both independently and in collaboration with program and fundraising staff. The Grant Writer reports to the Grants Manager and is a member of the Development Department. This individual may additionally receive direction occasionally from the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Development.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling, accurate, and timely grant proposals, letters of intent, reports, and stewardship materials for private foundations and corporations, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, values, and program priorities.
  
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting requirements, including timely submission of all materials.
  
• Collaborate closely with program, finance, and development teams to gather data, budgets, and narrative content for use in proposals and reports.
  
• Support the organization and maintenance of shared grant materials, including proposal templates, boilerplate language, funder profiles, and required attachments.
  
• Develop and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of agency-wide activities and programs, including meeting with relevant program staff to regularly gather information.
• Attend funder briefings, grant-related webinars, Development Department meetings, and Development Department fundraising events as appropriate.
  
• Research and identify prospects and grant-making organizations, analyzing them to identify likely funding sources.
  
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grant calendar, including deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals, and other key deliverables.
  
• Track proposal activity and outcomes, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description Qualifications:

• 2-3 years relevant experience writing grants and/or proposals.
  
• Strong written communication skills.
  
• Strong knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processes.
  
• Able to write and edit clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
  
• Able to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and meet deadlines consistently.
  
• Able to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.
  
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.

Job Description Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge (or similar database) and prospect research tools
  
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources

Job Description Work Environment:

The People Concern has many service locations in downtown LA and Santa Monica, and we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.