Grant Writer, Institutional Giving

Jewish Family Service of San Diego • San Diego, CA

10d • $75,000 - $82,000 • 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 $17 million in grants and contracts each year. The role researches, identifies, and secures government, corporate, and foundation funding in support of JFS's mission to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. The position works with program, community impact, and accounting staff on grant submissions, manages grant compliance and reporting schedules, and supports fundraising and relationships with funders and JFS colleagues.

This is a full-time, exempt position (37.5+ hours per week) in the Development, Institutional Giving department. It is fully onsite and reports to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving. The stated 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 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.
• Ability to work within various deadlines and respond to multiple demands.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and a solution-oriented approach when interacting with JFS staff.
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge/NXT and/or a related database.
• Program design and outcome measurement experience.
• Understanding of best practices in grant management.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional grant submission teams, including Program, Community Impact, and Accounting staff, to submit grant proposals and reports.
• Research, organize, write, and review government, private, and corporate foundation proposals, bid applications, letters of intent, and related materials.
• Manage contract compliance and file maintenance, including keeping grant and compliance information current and maintaining schedules for reapplications and reporting.
• 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's fundraising efforts.
• Apply best practices in grant management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Institutional Giving.
• Support the Director of Institutional Giving in building collaborations with JFS program directors and staff.
• Support the Director of Institutional Giving in building and maintaining relationships with funders, including government entities, nonprofits, corporations, community organizations, and individuals.

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 per year to support employees' mental wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time