Grant Writer (Los Angeles)

United Way of California is hiring a full-time grant writer. Salary range is $75,000-$90,000.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct proactive research to identify and evaluate new funding sources and grant opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, and corporate funders.

• Conduct comprehensive research into grant opportunities, developing approach strategies and a tracking database for opportunities, preparing proposals and report packages, deadlines, and criteria while working with the CEO, CFO, and VP of Programs & Impact to determine best fit opportunities for UWCA

• Research funding patterns and opportunities from various sources and makes funding recommendations to the President & CEO.

• Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track all deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission dates.

• Work with leadership to align potential grants with the organization’s strategic goals and program funding needs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or related field preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of proven, successful experience in fundraising, grant writing and management, with a preference for experience with government grants, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Experience in a nonprofit government grants management role is a plus.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, evidence-based narratives.

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