Grant Writer

St. Paul's Senior Services•San Diego, CA

6d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul’s Senior Services is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to enriching seniors’ lives 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 for foundations, corporations, and other funding entities. The role uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to improve efficiency, strengthen proposals, and support accurate and timely submissions and reporting. It also supports grant stewardship, compliance, and cross-departmental collaboration for programs serving the senior community. This is a full-time position requiring on-site presence in the San Diego, California office, with local travel to off-site meetings or engagements. The Grant Writer manages the full grant-development lifecycle, identifies funding opportunities, gathers program and financial information, ensures compliance with funder requirements, and supports grantor stewardship. The role also coordinates meetings, site visits, and cultivation activities between the Chief Executive Officer and funders, and assists with other fundraising and development projects as needed. Applicants must clear DOJ and FBI fingerprinting and a drug screen.

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.
Demonstrated success securing grant funding in a nonprofit environment.
Proven record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
Exceptional written communication skills and ability to create clear, compelling, persuasive grant proposals.
Proficiency using AI-assisted tools for research, writing, editing, and workflow support, with sound judgment and attention to 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 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.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Commitment to serving older adults.
Ability to clear DOJ and FBI fingerprinting and a drug screen.

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 serving seniors by managing grant research, proposal writing, submission, and post-award management.
Identify and cultivate funding opportunities aligned with St. Paul’s mission, institutional priorities, and senior-services programming.
Use AI-enabled research, drafting, and editing tools for prospect research, proposal development, and reporting while maintaining accuracy, originality, and funder compliance.
Collaborate with department leaders to gather program information, outcomes, and impact data for 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 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.