Job Description
Join our award-winning non-profit as a Grant Writer and make a tangible impact in Riverside County! We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who can secure funding for our community initiatives. You'll craft compelling proposals that transform lives while working with a passionate team dedicated to social change. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to grow your career in one of California's most vibrant communities.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify federal, state, and private funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals
- Develop persuasive grant proposals, budgets, and reports exceeding $1M in annual funding
- Cultivate relationships with program officers and foundation representatives
- Collaborate with program staff to gather impact data and narrative content
- Manage grant application pipeline and ensure compliance with funder requirements
- Analyze funding trends and recommend strategic grant acquisition approaches
- Maintain accurate records in grant management systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or related field
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with 80%+ success rate
- Proven track record securing grants from diverse funding sources (government, foundation, corporate)
- Exceptional writing/editing skills with portfolio of successful grant proposals
- Advanced knowledge of non-profit accounting and budget development
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting program metrics and funder priorities
- Proficiency with grant databases (e.g., Candid, GrantStation) and MS Office Suite
- Certified Grant Writer (CGW) or equivalent preferred