Grant Writer - Development - Nor Cal

HealthRIGHT 360; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

15 holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan

Public loan forgiveness

Training & development

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360 is seeking a Grant Writer III to research, identify, and respond to public and private grant opportunities, and to prepare high-quality proposals focused on healthcare, substance use treatment, and mental health services.

This role operates with substantial independence, collaborating with program, finance, and leadership staff to align proposals with strategic goals and funder requirements. HR360 offers professional development and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) with government grant writing experience as outlined.
• Experience writing government grants for healthcare, social services or non-profit sectors.
• Ability to secure new funding opportunities and identify suitable funders.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Writes grant proposals in collaboration with senior staff.
• Coordinates budgets with the budgets team to ensure grant compliance.
• Prepares and edits grant proposals, bids, and related documents for submission.
• Identifies and responds to public and private grant opportunities.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget coordination

Proposal editing

Research capabilities

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years grants experience

Master’s degree + 2 years grants experience

HR360 grants experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet

Social media platforms

Job description

1563 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

Benefits and perks

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

Job Summary

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The Grants Department secures funding to support the organization’s programs by identifying opportunities and developing competitive proposals. The team collaborates with program, finance, and leadership staff to align proposals with strategic goals. It ensures compliance with funder requirements and maintains high standards in grant writing. The department also provides guidance on funding strategy and supports agency-wide sustainability efforts.

The Grant Writer III is primarily responsible for researching, identifying, and responding to public and private grant opportunities, as well as preparing high-quality proposals and applications. Focus areas include healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, housing and employment, and education resources.

This role operates under broad direction, with a high level of independence in day-to-day work.

Key Responsibilities

• Writes grant proposals in collaboration with senior staff.
• Communicates with budgets team to ensure that proposed budgets meet all grant requirements. Edits, compiles, and formats grant proposals for production.
• Ensures that all parts of each proposal meet the grant requirements, and that the proposal is an accurate and effective representation of the agency’s qualifications, expertise, and program design.
• Responsible for preparing grant proposals, bids, applications, and related documents, for submission to public and private funding agencies.
• Coordinates meetings with program management teams in order to develop proposals that are viable, effective, and aligned with program operations.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Serves as mentor and advisor to team members and senior staff on topics related to proposal writing, project design, opportunity review and selection, and competitive strategies.
• Provides feedback/instruction in person and in writing to other members of the grants team during the project design and proposal drafting processes.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Stays informed of industry best practices and current research.
• Attends training workshops to develop and maintain effective working knowledge of public health and behavioral health fields.
• Contributes to writing and editing additional agency documents as needed.
• Produces proposals and coordinates delivery to the grant-making agency.

And, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of experience writing government grants.

OR

• Master’s degree & 2 years of experience writing government grants.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience writing government grants for HR360.
• Experience working in healthcare, social services or non-profit settings.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to secure new funding opportunities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.
• Ability to exercise common sense in routine and non-routine situations, willingness to manage up as necessary and appropriate.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and non-routine information.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet including experience with social media outlets.
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to support colleagues and constituents, ability to remain calm and maintain a sense of humor in high- pressure situations.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with all types of stakeholders and consumers.

Grant Writer I Bachelors Degree + 2 years years of experience writing grants.

Grant Writer II Bachelors degree + 3 years of experience writing government grants.

Grant Writer III Bachelors degree + 4 years of experience writing government grants.

Minimum 2 years writing government grants for HR360.

OR

Masters degree + 2 years of experience writing government grants.

Minimum 2 years writing government grants for HR360.

• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Must complete a background check and livescan.