Grant Writer

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 110 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.

As of 04/01/2023, the Center has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employment. New employees are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated. The Centre reserves the right to amend this requirement based on health concerns and/or governmental recommendations to protect the well-being of our community. If this requirement changes, employees will have 30 days to comply

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Grants Manager, the Grant Writer's primary responsibilities include developing, editing, and writing grant proposals for foundations, corporations, and government entities to meet the financial and operational needs of the organization. This position will be part of a dynamic, highly collaborative new grant writing team at The Center. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Grants Manager, research funding opportunities that align with the short-term and long-term funding needs and strategic planning goals of the agency.
• In collaboration with the Grants Manager and the Chief Operating Officer, conduct the full range of activities required to write, submit, and manage grant proposals to federal, state, local, and private foundation funding sources.
• Submit 3-5 grants per month, depending on the size and scope of funding opportunity.
• Stay current with relevant statistics and best practices for service delivery.
• Utilize a centralized grants calendar and database for applications, reports, and awards or denials.
• Prepare, compile, and coordinate the submission of all the components of grant reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reports, and grant budgets that align with funding objectives, and ensure that all documents are submitted ahead of deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience: 2 years of experience in progressive grant writing and/or grant management responsibility in a non-profit organization ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,00. Demonstrated success in developing corporate and private foundation grant proposals that have been awarded in excess of $100,000.

Professional Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, regional, and local agencies, community leaders, and public stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines.

Personal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, ability to work in a team environment, and willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Technology Skills: Proficiency in working with computers and Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

Other Skills: Passion for the Center's mission and work to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive and a commitment to follow all policies and procedures of the organization. Demonstrate competency, humility, and experience working with the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ and BIPOC people.

preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Experience with financial and program management database systems including Raiser's Edge, Apricot, Grant Hub, Instrumental, and similar systems.

Professional Skills: Familiarity with the San Diego funding landscape.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation: The pay range for this position is $31.25 to $33.65 and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Non-Exempt
• Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Group Term Life Insurance, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation, and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.