Grant Writer
Important:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on the following link;
Position Title: Grant Writer
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Development
Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt
Work Setting: Hybrid- 3 days in San Diego office, 2 days remote (first 30 days introductory period will be in office)
Reports To: Senior Direct of Institutional Giving
Pay Range: $72,000 - $80,000/year
Total Compensation:
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
- Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
- Generous employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled workday), and floating holidays
- 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview:
JFS seeks a collaborative, mission-driven individual to join the Advancement team as a Grant Writer. The ideal candidate will use their creativity, critical thinking, and writing skills to synthesize complex data and community needs into a concise and compelling narrative that funders can easily understand and support. This is a unique opportunity to support JFS’s program and services in Riverside, Imperial, Orange, and San Diego Counties as a fundraiser responsible for researching and securing government, corporate, and private foundation funding along with shaping overall institutional fundraising strategy. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving and works closely with JFS's Advancement, Programs, and Finance teams as well as external partners.
Responsibilities:
This position will secure revenue to support the network of staff, volunteers, and community partners committed to the pursuit of the shared goal: helping individuals and families in our community move forward.
- Responsible for writing, editing, and submission of proposals for government, foundation, and corporate grant and contract opportunities. The candidate should be able to structure a grant proposal in a clear, compelling, and professional manner while presenting ideas in an engaging way that resonates with potential funders
- Serve as the project management lead for assigned grant proposals (including narratives, budgets, and required attachments)
- Supports the Sr. Director of Development, Institutional Giving in building strong collaborative relationships between JFS Program, Administrative, and Finance teams
- Supports the Sr. Director of Development, Institutional Giving, Director of Development, Government Grants and Contracts, and Director of Development Foundation and Corporate Relations in building and maintaining relationships with funders, including but not limited to, government, non-profits, corporations, and community organizations
- Oversee accurate and timely maintenance of grants management data and files are accurate and well maintained, including application and reporting calendars
- Participating in continuing education to improve knowledge and skills
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
- Exceptional writing skills to articulate the community's needs, the proposed solution, and how the grant will help achieve the desired outcomes
- A proactive problem solver with a sharp analytical mindset to assess community challenges, identify key issues, and determine how best to address them through grants partnerships
- Demonstrated success in securing private, corporate, and/or multi-year government grants
- Ability to be flexible and pivot while thinking outside of the box
- Outstanding ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of requests and projects with competing deadlines while maintaining keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledgeable of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy
- Proficient in Raisers Edge/NXT and/or a related database for tracking grant proposals and donor communication
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with funders
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
- 4+ years of fundraising and/or nonprofit experience required
- Commitment to the mission of JFS
- Comfort in speaking with donors
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully work in multi-functional or diverse areas
- Experience with/knowledge of current prospect research technology and databases
- Willing to travel throughout the San Diego area
- Have knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy
Read to Move Forward:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on the following link;
Important Notice:
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.