Job Description
Join our dynamic nonprofit team as a Grant Writer and make a tangible impact on Irvine's community initiatives. We're seeking a passionate professional to secure critical funding for health, education, and environmental programs. This urgent opening offers competitive compensation, flexible remote options, and the chance to work with a mission-driven organization committed to transforming lives.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary + performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunities in nonprofit leadership
• Collaborative, inclusive culture
Responsibilities
- Research and identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporations
- Develop compelling grant proposals and tailored narratives aligned with funders' priorities
- Collaborate with program teams to gather impact data and financial information
- Manage grant application timelines and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with potential funding partners
- Track grant outcomes and prepare stewardship reports
- Stay current on nonprofit funding trends and policy changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience
- Proven success securing grants of $50,000+
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to detail
- Experience with nonprofit financial reporting and budgets
- Proficiency in grant management software (e.g., Salesforce NPSP, GrantStation)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data
- Passion for Irvine's community development initiatives