New Horizons is hiring: Grant Writer in Los Angeles

The New Horizons Grant Writer will partner with the Senior Director of Advancement and Communications and the development department to strategically identify new funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and ensure the timely submission of comprehensive reports. This role involves cross-departmental collaboration with all NH teams, engagement with the Board of Directors, and ongoing relationships with members of local and national funding communities to proactively identify and capitalize on grant opportunities, aligning with the organization's overall fundraising strategy and growth objectives and budgetary goals.

Pay Rate: $75k-100k

Requirements:

1. 5+ years direct experience in grant writing.
2. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
3. In-depth understanding and/or willingness to learn about the agency, its goals, and methods by which these goals must be realized.
4. Knowledge and successful experience in development best practices, especially related to annual campaigns, major events, and donor relations.
5. Excellent ability to organize, inspire, and delegate responsibility to volunteers to increase involvement and development success.
6. Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Highly computer literate in Word, Excel, and ability to learn and navigate donor-related software.
8. Ability to conduct research through the internet and other sources.
9. Effective collaboration with the Development team, other staff, volunteers, the public, and Members with developmental disabilities.
10. Flexibility to meet the needs of unexpected assignments and work evening and weekend hours as needed.
11. Occasional driving for various community visits; must have a dependable vehicle, proof of vehicular insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. At least two years of development experience in a non-profit environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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