Step Up · 3 days ago
Sr. Grant Writer (Hybrid)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $37/hr
3+ years expStep Up is a nonprofit organization focused on community impact, and they are seeking a Senior Grant Writer to join their Philanthropy Department. The role involves raising funds to support the organization's mission by managing grant projects, conducting prospect research, and drafting proposals and reports for foundation and corporate funders.
CharityHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Utilize the grant calendar to track submission and reporting deadlines
Produce correspondence for grant administration, including acknowledgments, queries, cover letters, renewal letters, and funder updates
As needed, coordinate with the finance department on activities related to funding requests, grant summaries, and reports
Other administrative support and duties as assigned
Manage grant projects independently and provide regular updates on project status
Research and identify new potential foundation, corporate, and other private supporters to meet revenue goals
Draft proposals and reports to selected foundation and corporate funders
Create original written material based on the latest statistics and research for grant proposals and correspondence with funders
Create graphs, charts, and other visual data representations within proposals to make the proposal data more impactful and persuasive
Independently problem-solve when encountering obstacles in gathering information or completing tasks
Maintain foundation and corporate grant files
Use CRM database to track cultivation and stewardship touchpoints for the grant portfolio
Assist with tracking progress toward the annual grant revenue goal
Use Microsoft Excel to prepare budgets, analyze data, and create charts and graphs for proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in grant writing and project management in a nonprofit setting
Experience with grant research and data-driven proposal writing in a nonprofit setting
High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in creating budgets, graphs, charts, and data visualizations
Ability to self-manage projects, providing timely updates and meeting deadlines without needing constant supervision
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to communicate and convey complicated procedures clearly and succinctly
Ability to establish working relationships and interact effectively with a wide range of people internally and externally
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and maintain professionalism
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Passion for community impact and data-driven writing, using both quantitative and qualitative data
Preferred
A proven track record in fund development from foundation and corporate grants
Experience with Salesforce, Virtuous, Instrumentl, or other fundraising software programs
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Generous paid time off (13 paid holidays, 10 days of EPTO, 12 sick days).
Competitive salary and benefits package. Health, dental, vision, Aflac, and life insurance $25,000.00
403(b) retirement plan available on the first day of work. After working 1000 hours, Step Up matches 3% of the 6% the employee contributes.
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Company
Step Up
Step Up On Second Street, Inc. supports those with serious mental health issues and chronic homelessness.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kimm Baersch
Special Assistant to the President & CEO
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