Grant Writer (Media)
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Foundation Grant Writer will identify and develop relationships with granting organizations as well as coordinate the writing and submission of grant proposals to third-party entities. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting performance data of the program activities.
Major Responsibilities:
- Generate revenues for the agency's capital projects and programs by conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporate, and individual funding sources
- Identifies new program areas to match institutional priorities, using research tools
- Work with the Finance Department to gather information necessary for reports to funders on current grant programs
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear compelling proposals
- Public speaking
- Demonstrated knowledge in researching likely prospects
- Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years experience with grant writing in a nonprofit setting, or demonstrated equivalent or writing abilities
- Proven history in monitoring and meeting income goals
- Experience working in deadline-driven environments
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two years of related experience and a proven track record in grant writing, or other creative writing experience.
St. Paul's Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) - starting at 28 days per year!
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul's Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul's Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul's Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of two years experience with grant writing in a nonprofit setting, or demonstrated equivalent or writing abilities
- Proven history in monitoring and meeting income goals
- Experience working in deadline-driven environments
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Attention to social details and relationship
