Grant Writer, Institutional Giving

Jewish Family Service of San Diego • San Diego, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Writer is an integral member of Jewish Family Service of San Diego’s Institutional Giving Team, which secures more than $30 million in grants and contracts each year. The role researches, identifies, and secures government, corporate, and foundation funding to support JFS’s mission to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego.

The Grant Writer works with cross-functional teams that include Program, Strategic Integration, and Accounting staff to develop and submit proposals and reports. The position also manages grant compliance and records, monitors submissions, prepares grantor follow-up reports, participates in meetings with staff and funders, and supports the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Grant Writer supports the Senior Director of Institutional Giving in collaborating with program staff and maintaining relationships with funders.

This is a full-time, exempt position of 37.5 or more hours per week, fully onsite, reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving. The pay range is $75,000–$82,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated success securing private, corporate, and large-scale government grants.
• Analytical and persuasive writing skills and superior editing skills.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Excellent project management skills, including experience managing and supervising administrative projects with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, cultures, and orientations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Detail orientation and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with funders.
• Strong computer knowledge and administrative skills.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and manage multiple demands and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Emotional intelligence and a solution-oriented approach when interacting with JFS staff.
• Proficiency in Raisers Edge/NXT or a related database.
• Experience with program design and outcome measurement.
• Understanding of best practices in grant management.

Responsibilities

• Research, organize, write, and review government, private, and corporate foundation proposals, bid applications, letters of intent, and related materials.
• Work with cross-functional grant submission teams comprising Program, Strategic Integration, and Accounting staff to submit proposals and reports.
• Manage contract compliance and file maintenance, including grant and compliance updates, reapplication schedules, and reporting schedules.
• Monitor grant proposals and prepare follow-up reports as required by grantors.
• Attend and participate in appropriate internal and external meetings with staff and funders.
• Support JFS fundraising efforts.
• Support the Senior Director of Institutional Giving in building collaborations with JFS program directors and staff.
• Support the Senior Director of Institutional Giving in building and maintaining relationships with government, nonprofit, corporate, community, and individual funders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Institutional Giving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Employer-covered life insurance.
• Paid vacation time and sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays when they fall on a normal scheduled workday, and floating holidays.
• Two Wellness Days to support employees’ mental wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level