Grant Writer

Details

· Position: Grant Writer

· Type: Remote / Full-Time (approximately 40 hours per week)

· Start Date: Immediately

· Salary: $70,000-$80,000 per year

· Benefits:

o Medical, dental, and vision insurance

o 401K

Background

Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (Global) was founded by a Marine veteran from Watts and South Central Los Angeles to better represent California's diverse communities. We specialize in a comprehensive range of services, including grant writing and administration, community outreach, innovative program design and management, expert technical assistance, graphic design, and communications.

Our grant writing team's success is measured by the amount of funding secured for our clients, largely comprising public agencies and local municipalities throughout Los Angeles County, California. In 2023, we achieved a milestone by securing nearly $33.8 million in state and federal grant funding for our clients, showcasing our commitment to furthering impactful projects.

Our approach to grant writing centers on storytelling, in which we harness our client's unique narrative, align it seamlessly with funding opportunities, and bolster it with technical data. This ensures that our client's unique story remains at the core of every project we undertake. We have experience in various grant applications and administration areas, including energy efficiency, transportation, infrastructure, housing, water conservation, public works, economic development, parks, and public safety.

Job Summary

Global seeks a highly motivated Grant Writer to join our growing team. This individual will work alongside our Director of Grant Acquisition and Administration and Senior Grant Writer to research, write, and submit grant proposals to various funding organizations. The Grant Writer will coordinate with clients directly to understand funding needs, assist with project scoping, and develop application materials. The ideal candidate will have experience with technical writing, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and a deep understanding of local government structures and general grant writing processes.

Beyond crafting grant proposals for current clients, the Grant Writer will play a key role in attracting new clients. This includes monitoring and analyzing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for grant writing and administration services and formulating proposals that effectively showcase Global's expertise and ability to execute the required services. Success in this role demands attention to detail, creativity, and the capacity to collaborate seamlessly with various internal departments.

Responsibilities

· Research funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals, including developing narratives, community engagement strategies, budgets, project timelines, letters of support, standard forms, etc.

· Develop relationships with clients and maintain ongoing communication

· Collaborate with clients to understand funding needs, assist with project scoping, and develop application materials

· Understand the local communities and recommend partnerships to bolster applications

· Review and edit proposals for clarity, completeness, and consistency

· Research and review RFPs to expand client base

· Develop proposals effectively showcasing Global’s experience and expertise

· Collaborate effectively with team members

Qualifications

· Bachelors degree in public administration, business administration, communications, nonprofit management, public health, or related field. Masters not required but encouraged. Experience may supplement this requirement.

· Minimum of one year experience in government grant writing. Education may supplement this requirement.

· Ability to develop project scopes

· Knowledge of social justice and racial equity issues

· Strong writing, editing, and communication skills

· Ability to work independently or with a team

· Ability to manage competing deadlines

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

· Ability to navigate government regulations and requirements related to grant funding

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with program design

· Experience working with marginalized communities and/or community-based organizations

· Experience with anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Applicants should submit an up-to-date resume and brief cover letter by 3/31/2024.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.