Associate Grants Writer

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS•San Diego, CA

1d•$28 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1969, Center for Community Solutions (CCS) has been creating safe and healthy communities with a core emphasis on the prevention and intervention of sexual assault and relationship violence. Our mission is to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities. The Associate Grants Writer reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and is the lead writer for assigned private grants and supports government grant applications and is assigned goals from the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and Chief Operating Officer for identifying and researching potential new grant opportunities that align with CCS’ mission and current priorities. Assists with the development of grant proposals, foundation stewardship, and the preparation of reports and other communications. Serves as the primary lead for a portfolio of annual grant renewals and stewardship of private foundation grants ranging from $500 to $10,000. The Associate Grants Writer partners with executive and program leadership to coordinate proposal materials and submit grant applications through various funding platforms. Additionally, the Associate Grants Writer coordinates proposal timelines from development through submission, tracks grant deadlines and deliverables, and prepares award acknowledgment letters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Three (3) years of experience in grants writing, research, reports, and project management.
Two (2) years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including direct experience preparing grant proposals and grant reports.
Demonstrated strong persuasive writing and excellent editing skills.
Ability to synthesize information from various sources to create a unified tone in a variety of writing assignments.
Familiarity with research platforms and databases
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal skills that build trust, accountability, and a collaborative spirit.
Organized and detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Solutions oriented and sound judgment.
Strong commitment to helping survivors and preventing assault as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must maintain personal cellphone for work-related purposes.
Ability to work in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Sexual Assault (SA), and stalking fields.
Incumbent must reside in California and within a 75-mile radius of the City of San Diego.
Must have consistent and reliable transportation available for work-related purposes.

Responsibilities

Support grant prospecting, proposal development, submission, and post-award reporting throughout the grant lifecycle.
Leads writing, editing, and submission of proposals assigned by the CPO.
Update grant proposal and report templates, and develop data visualizations, including charts and graphs, to strengthen grant narratives.
Prepare funder correspondence, including acknowledgment letters, progress updates, and other communications, using approved templates.
Identify and research grant opportunities that support the CCS mission and funding needs and prepare profiles and briefings for the Grants Team monthly.
Track grant deadlines for annual reapplications and new opportunities approved for application.
Coordinate with the Executive Assistant on logistics for grant site visits as needed.
Support Philanthropy Department fundraising events and support communications efforts, with a focus on written content, such as data for appeals, client vignettes, etc.
Other duties as assigned.