Grant Writing Specialist - Chino Hills
Redwood-Family-Care-Network
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Job summary
Redwood Family Care Network is seeking a Grant Writing Specialist to secure funding by crafting compelling proposals and managing grant documentation. The role reports to the Sr. Director of Contracts and Revenue, with a strong preference for 100% in-person work at the corporate office in Chino Hills, CA. Remote work may be considered based on location.
You will develop budgets, ensure compliance, and collaborate with program staff to align funding strategies with organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, or fundraising.
- Experience with budgets and financial reports for grant applications.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporate donors.
- Develop, write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and supporting documents.
- Prepare detailed grant budgets and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams.
- Manage grant applications from inception through submission and post-award reporting.
- Maintain ongoing communication with funders and support strategic planning related to fundraising goals.
Skills
Education
Job description
Across Redwood Family Care Network, our employees are sharing their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking to add talented and passionate individuals to join our Redwood Family and we invite you to explore and learn more about our career opportunities.
The Grant Specialist plays a vital role in securing funding by developing compelling grant proposals, managing grant documentation, and supporting program development initiatives. This position contributes to advancing the
organization’s mission through effective grant strategies, strategic planning, creative and meticulous proposal development.
The Grant Specialist position will be reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Contracts and Revenue, strongly prefer 100% in-person work at the corporate office, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. May consider remote work depending on the candidate’s geographical location.
Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerancestance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.
- Proven experience in grant proposal writing, fundraising, and contract management.
- Strong understanding of grant life cycle management from research to reporting.
- Ability to tailor proposals to meet specific funder requirements.
- Knowledge in IDD and Medicaid Waiver funding system is preferred
- Strong research skills to identify and evaluate new funding opportunities.
- Knowledge of program development and strategic planning processes.
- Ability to align funding strategies with organizational goals.
- Experience developing comprehensive grant budgets and financial reports.
- Ability to interpret and apply funding guidelines and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with financial reporting standards and documentation processes.
- Exceptional technical writing, editing, and proofreading abilities. Creative writing is a must
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.
- Strong record-keeping and documentation management skills.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships with funders, staff, and leadership.
Adaptable and responsive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field.
Minimum Experience Required:
- 3+ years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, or fundraising.
- Experience preparing budgets and financial reports for grant applications.
Experience with contract management and compliance reporting preferred.
- Research and identify funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporate donors. Maintain a grant calendar and track submission deadlines.
- Develop, write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and supporting documents. Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements and compliance standards.
- Prepare detailed grant budgets and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams. Ensure accuracy and alignment with grant guidelines.
- Manage grant applications from inception through submission and post-award reporting. Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely submission of required reports.
- Work closely with program staff to gather data, outcomes, and impact information for proposals and reports. Support strategic planning related to fundraising goals and program expansion.
- Maintain ongoing communication with funders, ensuring timely reporting, compliance, and relationship stewardship.
- Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
- HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- PTO (Paid time off)
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Pre-Tax 401(k)
- After-Tax Roth
- Tuition discount through Capella University
Full Time
Job Title: Grant Writing Specialist
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annually
Job Status: Full time/salary
Work Location: Chino Hills, CA
Across Redwood Family Care Network, our employees are sharing their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking to add talented and passionate individuals to join our Redwood Family and we invite you to explore and learn more about our career opportunities.
The Grant Specialist plays a vital role in securing funding by developing compelling grant proposals, managing grant documentation, and supporting program development initiatives. This position contributes to advancing the
organization’s mission through effective grant strategies, strategic planning, creative and meticulous proposal development.
The Grant Specialist position will be reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Contracts and Revenue, strongly prefer 100% in-person work at the corporate office, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. May consider remote work depending on the candidate’s geographical location.
Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerancestance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.
- Proven experience in grant proposal writing, fundraising, and contract management.
- Strong understanding of grant life cycle management from research to reporting.
- Ability to tailor proposals to meet specific funder requirements.
- Knowledge in IDD and Medicaid Waiver funding system is preferred
- Strong research skills to identify and evaluate new funding opportunities.
- Knowledge of program development and strategic planning processes.
- Ability to align funding strategies with organizational goals.
- Experience developing comprehensive grant budgets and financial reports.
- Ability to interpret and apply funding guidelines and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with financial reporting standards and documentation processes.
- Exceptional technical writing, editing, and proofreading abilities. Creative writing is a must
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.
- Strong record-keeping and documentation management skills.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships with funders, staff, and leadership.
Adaptable and responsive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field.
Minimum Experience Required:
- 3+ years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, or fundraising.
- Experience preparing budgets and financial reports for grant applications.
Experience with contract management and compliance reporting preferred.
- Research and identify funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporate donors. Maintain a grant calendar and track submission deadlines.
- Develop, write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and supporting documents. Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements and compliance standards.
- Prepare detailed grant budgets and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams. Ensure accuracy and alignment with grant guidelines.
- Manage grant applications from inception through submission and post-award reporting. Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely submission of required reports.
- Work closely with program staff to gather data, outcomes, and impact information for proposals and reports. Support strategic planning related to fundraising goals and program expansion.
- Maintain ongoing communication with funders, ensuring timely reporting, compliance, and relationship stewardship.
- Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
- HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- PTO (Paid time off)
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Pre-Tax 401(k)
- After-Tax Roth
- Tuition discount through Capella University
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