Grant Writer
El Programa Hispano Católico, Gresham, OR, United States
Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team
El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission-"Advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latinx roots, culture, and community"-has responded to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. This is achieved through the following program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.
Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.
To learn more about our amazing Organization visit our website at: https://www.elprograma.org/
Benefits:
- Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
- 14 Paid Holidays
- 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
- 401k with Employer Match
- Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Access to our Retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Life Insurance
- Bonus Wellness Days
- Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
- Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact
About the Role:
The Grant Writer will join a collaborative team passionate about equity and fundraising for social change and dedicated to advancing EPHC's mission. The position will support a rapidly growing organization with a current operating budget of over $11 million. We value relationships and storytelling and are actively building a culture where donors engage to support Latine and BIPOC communities and promote values of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
As a Grant Writer, you will be responsible for developing an annual grant strategy, prospecting, managing, and writing grant proposals to secure funding that supports our mission and services through federal, state, local and private agencies. You will maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines and monitor the application process, ensuring that all grant submissions are timely and accurate.
How You'll Have an Impact:
- Work collaboratively with each department to create an annual grant strategy.
- Research available grants and create a database of funding agencies.
- Write grant proposals.
- Organize grant proposal packages and submit the proposals.
- Follow up with funding agencies and track the status of submitted proposals.
- Gather impact stories from programs to share in marketing materials and with donors.
- Support strategy, planning, and execution for communication plans, major campaigns, and initiatives related to media relations, organizational communication, community relations, and social media.
- Interview experts on a variety of subjects for print and video pieces.
- Gather user data from technology platforms and share trends and insights with the team.
- Write and compile content for newsletters, social media channels, and websites.
- Ensure data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts.
- Support the development team with other special projects or events, as needed.
What We Are Looking For:
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing (Spanish language preferred, but not required)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field,
- Demonstrated writing and editing excellence.
- Demonstrated community, social service, and/or equity experience.
- At least three years of progressively increasing responsibility in grant writing within federal, state, county, city, and foundation agencies.
- Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
- Personal living or lived experience of systemic inequity or oppression.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
- Must be able to organize/prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and have a high attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting; adapt well to a dynamic work environment.
- Competencies in desktop publishing skills and graphic production and design (Experience with Creative Suite programs), preferred.
- Must have a driver's license and access to vehicle and automobile insurance at levels required by the agency (100, 300, or 100).
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or training.
- Applicants must be able to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Applicants must have access to reliable transportation for work-related duties.
- Applicants must be able to successfully pass background checks.
Salary Range: Salary of $65,000 - $75,000 (annually). Salary commensurate with experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The employee may be required to sit for extended periods.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.
- Hybrid/remote work environment, though frequent in-person meetings will be required.
Location:
Most of the work performed by this position can be accomplished in a hybrid/remote work environment, though frequent in-person meetings will be required. There are times that work requires in-person, onsite activities. On-site work is located at EPHC's offices in Gresham, OR. Job duties may require occasional travel and evening and weekend work, depending on project deadlines.
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at www.elprograma.org/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER