Grant Writer
Center For Training Careers Inc - San Jose, California, United States, 95199![Center For Training Careers Inc](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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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