Consider an opportunity with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California.
The Grant Writer is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate the mission and programs to potential funders. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Grant Writer will assemble and submit grant requests/reports, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines for LOI’s, grants and reports. This is a full time position set to start immediately.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to craft funding proposals, LOIs and reports in a clear and compelling manner. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly-organized, and have experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information. A high level of computer literacy required, to include working with a Fundraising Database and Foundation Directory databases. Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree, with 5-7 years of experience in grant/report writing for reputable organizations.
- A solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants.
- A track record of successfully acquiring grant funds through proposals that the candidate has written.
- Must exhibit strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office productivity tools (email, database management, digital media, etc).
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, preferably in the LA area and experience with medical and or child care organizations a significant plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail as well as verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]. Please have PSC Grant Writer in the subject line. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls please. You can also submit your information via the form below.
Equal Opportunity Employer
