Grant Writer: Foundations & Government Funding

Bill Wilson Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO

14 Paid Holidays Per Year

Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Vol Vol

Voluntary Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans for Medical, D

Dependent Care, Parking and Transit

401 (K) Retirement Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Upward Career Mobility

Discounts and Savings through Tickets

LifeMart

Job summary

Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara County seeks a Grant Writer to support revenue generation by composing and submitting grants to corporate, foundation and government funders. You will research funders, align their interests with program outcomes, and collaborate with program managers and leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of grant writing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with Google Suite and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years related experience.
• Strong writing skills with high level knowledge of grammar and spelling.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines and work independently.
• Knowledge of California foundations and corporate funders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compose, compile and edit grant applications that are compelling, persuasive and well developed.
• Research funders and analyze connections between their interests and program outcomes.
• Meet with Program Managers, Directors and CEO to stay informed of agency needs.
• Assist with maintaining current funding and generating increased funding from grantors.
• Manage systems for tracking grant contracts (electronic and paper).
• Oversee MOUs and operational agreements filing.
• Manage relationships with funders (corporate, foundation, government).
• Maintain funder database with deadlines, interests and contacts.
• Ensure funder reporting is met with agency accounting and staff collaboration.
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement and Safety initiatives.

Skills

Advanced writing

Excellent communication

Research skills

Grant writing experience

Google Suite

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Databases

MS Word / Word Processing

Internet research

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara County seeks a Grant Writer to support revenue generation by composing and submitting grants to corporate, foundation and government funders. You will research funders, align their interests with program outcomes, and collaborate with program managers and leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of grant writing experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with Google Suite and databases.