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Townsend Public Affairs · 5 months ago

Grants and Funding Analyst

Sacramento County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $100K/yr

Townsend Public Affairs is a bipartisan legislative and funding advocacy firm based in California. The Grants and Funding Analyst will work closely with the Grants Director to support clients in grant writing and funding advocacy, including research, strategy development, and client service.

AdviceConsultingLegal

Hiring Manager

Amanda Conklin

Responsibilities

Proactively develop briefing documents, funding checklists, and supporting materials to assist client managers in pursing funding for their clients. Create and maintain internal documentation templates, checklists, and process workflows for grant application processes

Identify, research, and evaluate potential local, state, and federal funding opportunities using both traditional and creative approaches to meet client needs

Write, edit, and submit persuasive, accurate, and timely grant applications aligned with client priorities, ensuring compliance with all funding requirements and deadlines

Proactively develop, manage, and implement individualized funding agendas for a diverse portfolio of clients, including cities, counties, special districts, and public agencies

Provide timely and responsive client service, with a commitment to addressing inquiries and advancing client objectives within a 24 hour timeframe

Collaborate and coordinate with other TPA team members to effectively leverage expertise and resources in support of each client’s funding and advocacy agenda

Identify funding programs that can be utilized across multiple clients and proactively share opportunities firmwide to maximize impact and efficiency

Support business development efforts by clearly articulating TPA’s grant writing and funding advocacy services and contributing to proposals, presentations, and client meetings as needed

Actively participate in company-wide initiatives, including business development efforts, statewide conferences, training sessions, and other external events that advance TPA’s visibility and influence

Qualification

Grant writingFunding researchClient strategy developmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationPublic agenciesProfessional engagementAttention to detail

Required

Strong ability to research, draft, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding reports tailored to diverse funders including government agencies, foundations, and corporate donors

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate funding needs, public benefits, and policy alignment to secure external support and partnerships

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail

Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities, analyze RFPs, and align grant strategies with client goals and funding trends

Understanding of public agencies, municipal funding processes, and government relations to craft grants that reflect community priorities and regulatory compliance

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

College degree or equitable professional experience required

Exemplify our core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Service Oriented and Results Driven