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Center For Training Careers Inc

Grant Writer

Center For Training Careers Inc, San Jose, California, United States, 95199


Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: ConXión to Community (CTC) is a private non-profit established in 1977. Our vision is to enhance the value each person has in a community that nurtures success and fosters social equity. Our mission is—Opening doors to create new opportunities through culturally competent education, workforce development and social services so collectively we can create a better community. Our values: Equity/Opportunity/Education/Community/Culture/

Advocacy/Leadership.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Grant Writer to join our team! As our Grant Writer, you will be finding upcoming grant opportunities that align with our mission and organization, working closely with members of our organization to craft engaging proposals and letters of intent, and applying for grants and funding opportunities on behalf of our organization. You will also be maintaining a living calendar of grant opportunities, following up on applications, and working with the accounting and financial departments to ensure that the appropriate funding is acquired. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, has previous experience working with nonprofits or as a grant writer, and will have exceptional writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential corporate, foundation funders as well as government grants that align with our mission and values

Manage a comprehensive calendar of deadlines for proposals, letters of intent, and follow-up reports

Work closely with other staff and departments to gather information required to identify fundraising needs, craft appropriate proposals, and determine funding outcomes

Create compelling, engaging proposals that fit within grant guidelines and align with our mission to tell our story

Follow up with letters of intent and proposals, and maintain open line communication between potential grant givers and our organization

Meet required goals based upon jointly developed timeline.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a grant writer desired

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs

The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and multitask as needed

Ability to work independently as needed

ConXion is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER