Grant Writer I- Arlington HQ

Role: Grant Writer I 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, 8am - 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 Summary: The Grant Writer I will write, edit, and format grant proposals, reports, and other funding deliverables to public funders, both independently and in collaboration with program and fundraising staff. The Grant Writer I 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, Chief Program Officers, Director of Development, and Director of Administration.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support the Grants Manager and Senior Grant Writer to ensure that all written materials accurately reflect the agency’s mission, policies, and programs in a compelling manner. Develop and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of agency-wide activities and programs, including meeting with relevant program staff to regularly gather information. Write appropriate and compelling narratives to be incorporated in proposals, grant applications, letters of inquiry, reports, and other documents. Coordinate RFP, application, report, and renewal details and ensure that required documents are attained. Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grant calendar, including deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals, and other key deliverables. Attend capacity building and other relevant trainings to support overall departmental objectives and goals. Attend meetings set forth by funders to obtain information about the requirements, process, etc., as necessary. Identify new sources of funding by allocating time to research new funding prospects. Prepare and send thank-you notes and acknowledgment letters to funders, both electronically and by mail. Maintain electronic files related to tracking the status of grant applications, letters of intent, reports, and other deliverables to funders. Attend Development Department fundraising events and fundraising meetings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent one (1+) plus 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. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (or similar database) and prospect research tools Knowledge of fundraising information sources Hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience Work Environment: This role is primarily based in an office setting with occasional field visits. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day