Orangewoodfoundation is hiring: Grant Writer in Mission

Content Summary: Grant Writer at Mission, for Orangewoodfoundation

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded: 1981

Mission: To strive for equity for our youth by valuing and supporting the life they envision.

Values: Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, & Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Grant Writer

Employment Classification: Full Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Reports to: Grant & Strategic Partnerships Manager

Department: Development

Position Summary: The Grant Writer reports to the Grants & Strategic Partnerships Manager and works closely with the Development, Program, and Finance Departments to serve as the lead staff on prospective grants research, proposal writing, grant submissions, reporting, and grants management.

To be considered for this role, please submit an application along with a cover letter, resume, and grant writing sample that reflects your work as a primary grant writer.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for writing, preparing, and submitting grant requests to foundations, corporations, and government grantmakers, including applications, proposals, and letters of inquiry.
• Solicit Finance and Program Departments to gather and analyze organizational, financial, budgetary, and programmatic information necessary for grant submissions and reports.
• Maintain and steward a grants portfolio to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Support Manager with creating budgets that meet funder requirements and align with Orangewood’s fundraising and accounting practices.
• Support Manager with increasing and diversifying grants revenue by assisting with prospect research and identifying opportunities to cultivate current grantmaking partnerships.
• Develop and implement a stewardship plan for all portfolio funders including event invitations, touch-points and on-site tours, and meetings with leadership and Program staff.
• Maintain accurate and updated organizational, financial, and programmatic data to facilitate impact reports and updates to all funders.
• Maintain donor files through Raisers Edge and Instrumental grants management database.
• Participate in regular team, supervisory, and partner meetings.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as English, Communications, Journalism, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ years of successful grant writing (Foundations, Corporations, Government, and Sponsorships) and non-profit organization experience.
• Ability to accurately synthesize complex ideas and concepts into a cohesive and compelling narrative.
• Ability to work independently and manage external deadlines through self-direction.
• Commitment to cross-collaboration and highly attuned ability to project manage people and output.
• Strong awareness of details and highly exceptional organization skills.
• Competency with Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems, including Microsoft Office applications, Instrumental and Raisers Edge, or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of donor and client files.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
• A working knowledge of Orangewood’s mission and programs is required, along with professional understanding of fundraising objectives.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
• Exemplifies organizational values of respect, trust, empathy, inclusion, and advocacy, as well as integrity, leadership, collaboration, innovation, and learning.
• Demonstrates organizational operating principles of communication and teamwork.
• Displays the organization’s essential attitudes by approaching projects, activities, and other job functions with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Must be a detail-oriented team player with the ability to multi-task, self-start, and problem-solve.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Primarily an office job. Occasional driving to meetings/trainings. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending and potentially lifting up to approximately 25 lbs.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation.

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.

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