Job Description
Join our award-winning nonprofit team in San Jose as a Senior Grant Writer! We're seeking a mission-driven professional to secure transformative funding for education and healthcare initiatives. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make tangible community impact. If you excel at storytelling and possess a proven track record in grant acquisition, we encourage you to apply today.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify federal, state, and private grant opportunities aligned with organizational mission
- Develop compelling grant narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
- Cultivate relationships with program directors to gather project information
- Manage grant pipelines and ensure compliance with funder reporting requirements
- Analyze funding trends and adjust strategies accordingly
- Mentor junior staff on grant writing best practices
- Coordinate post-award reporting and impact documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of grant writing experience with $500K+ secured annually
- Proven success with federal/state grants and foundation proposals
- Expertise in budget development and grant compliance
- Strong analytical skills for program impact measurement
- Proficiency in CRM and grant management systems (e.g., Salesforce)
- Exceptional writing/editing abilities with attention to detail
- Experience with healthcare or education funding priorities