Grant Writer

St Pauls Senior Services•SAN DIEGO, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul’s Senior Services is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through housing, healthcare, and supportive services. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Grant Writer generates institutional funding by researching, writing, and managing grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding entities. The role uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI) tools—to improve efficiency, strengthen narratives, and support accurate, timely grant submissions and reporting. It also supports grant stewardship, compliance, and collaboration across departments to advance programs serving the senior community. The position is full-time and requires on-site presence in the San Diego, California office. The Grant Writer manages the full grant-development lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal development through submission and post-award management, while collaborating with department leaders and Finance to collect program, impact, and financial information. The role also maintains grant records and calendars, ensures compliance with funder requirements, stewards grantors, and supports fundraising and development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least four years of grant-writing experience in a nonprofit setting, or equivalent demonstrated writing and fundraising ability.
Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, compelling, persuasive grant proposals.
Demonstrated success securing grant funding in a nonprofit environment.
Proficiency with AI-assisted tools for research, writing, editing, and workflow support, applying sound judgment and maintaining content accuracy and integrity.
Ability to translate complex social and senior-care issues into accessible, compelling narratives.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, staff, and external partners.
Working knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and institutional fundraising strategies.
Comfort representing St. Paul’s at meetings, events, and community functions.
Ability to travel locally to off-site meetings or engagements.
Proven record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Commitment to the mission of serving older adults.

Nice To Haves

Experience using digital tools, grant databases, and AI-supported writing or research platforms.

Responsibilities

Generate revenue for capital projects, programs, and initiatives that support seniors by managing the full lifecycle of grant development, including research, proposal writing, submission, and post-award management.
Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities aligned with St. Paul’s mission, institutional priorities, and senior services programming.
Use AI-enabled research, drafting, and editing tools for grant prospect research, proposal development, and reporting while ensuring accuracy, originality, and funder compliance.
Collaborate with department leaders to gather programmatic information, outcomes, and impact data for grant proposals and reports.
Work with the Finance Department to prepare required financial documentation and grant reports.
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines, reporting deadlines, and stewardship requirements.
Steward grantors through written updates, impact reports, and acknowledgments.
Maintain accurate grant tracking records, calendars, and documentation.
Develop a working knowledge of St. Paul’s history, programs, and service model for older adults.
Coordinate meetings, site visits, and cultivation activities between the Chief Executive Officer and foundation or corporate funders.
Assist with additional fundraising and development projects as needed.