Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Senior Grant Writer
Reports to: Director of Grant Acquisition
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Location: Alhambra, CA
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
The Senior Grant Writer plays a strategic and hands-on role in securing funding and advancing the work of our clients. This position leads the development of compelling, high-quality grant proposals and RFP responses, with a focus on government funding opportunities. Working closely with the Director of Grant Acquisition and cross-functional teams, the Senior Grant Writer drives the full lifecycle of proposal development, from opportunity identification and content creation to submission and follow-up.
The ideal candidate is a skilled technical writer with a strong understanding of public funding processes, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing equity and social justice through their work. This role also involves mentoring junior writers, collaborating across departments, and contributing to continuous process improvement within the grants and RFP function.
Job Responsibilities:
Grants
- Research and identify grant opportunities in collaboration with the Director of Grant Acquisition, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Review and approve detailed breakdowns of Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), outlining key dates, application requirements, and funder priorities.
- Lead the grant application process for assigned projects which includes drafting narratives, project budgets, and timelines, ensuring clarity of project goals, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- Collaborate with design and program management teams to ensure comprehensive and cohesive proposals.
- Coordinate logistics for internal and external reviews, implement feedback, and ensure proposals meet all guidelines and requirements of the funding agency.
- Oversee the finalization and submission of assigned grant applications, ensuring all components are complete and accurate and submitted by the specified deadline.
- Follow up with funding agencies for assigned grants as needed, maintain records of submitted grants, track their status, and analyze feedback from unsuccessful applications to improve future proposals.
RFPs
- Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to determine relevance and alignment with the organization's capabilities and goals.
- Utilize the narrative library to pull existing content and draft additional content as needed.
- Fill out all required attachments for bid submissions, ensuring all necessary organizational and project details are clearly and correctly provided according to client specifications.
- Ensure proposals are finalized, reviewed for compliance, and submitted by specified deadlines.
- Monitor the status of RFP submissions and prepare for potential presentations or clarifications.
- Confirm that RFP matrices are regularly updated by the grant writer to keep the team informed on all RFPs being pursued.
Other
- Provide day-to-day client support and communication.
- Continuously update the Asana boards with deadlines and submission information for grants and RFPs; input all completed grant and RFP applications into the department SharePoint.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Grant Acquisition to analyze past processes to gather lessons learned; implement positive actions for process improvement in alignment with department and company goals.
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with clients, maintaining professionalism and attention to grammar and formatting.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and ensure coherence in both grant applications and RFPs.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public administration, political science, business administration, or a related field and at least four (4) years of relevant professional experience in grant writing, fundraising, or related fields;
OR a master’s degree in a related field and at least two (2) years of relevant experience;
OR in lieu of a degree, six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing or related roles. - Proven experience writing successful grant proposals, particularly for government subsidies, with a deep understanding of the grant application lifecycle, funding structures, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from public and private funders, including federal, state, and foundation grants.
- Strong technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives tailored to specific funders.
- Advanced research and analytical skills, including the ability to assess RFPs, synthesize diverse inputs, and align proposals with organizational goals.
- Familiarity with legal and financial regulations associated with public funding and grant management.
- Understanding of government structures and public sector operations to appropriately contextualize and tailor grant proposals.
- Experience leading full proposal development processes, managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing guidance to junior staff or contributors.
- Proficiency with office software, grant management systems (e.g., Asana), and online submission portals (e.g., Grants.gov).
- Experience in consulting or client-facing environments is a plus, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliverables.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines.
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