Public/Government Grant Specialist

SHEIKH/Impact is a minority woman-owned firm that supports nonprofit organizations working to serve and improve our communities. In our fast-paced and rewarding work environment, you will apply your superior skills to support nonprofit clients in establishing and achieving fund development and organization development goals. SHEIKH/Impact provides expert counsel to nonprofit organizations in the fields of health care, justice reform, human services, education, arts, youth and family services — and more.

Your role

You will spend your days supporting an incredible team who tenaciously work to raise the capacity of nonprofit organizations trying to solve the toughest issues facing our communities through organizational development, fundraising and communications.

 Job responsibilities

●      Research grant opportunities from federal, state and local government agencies.

●      Draft public grant proposals in response to RFPs/NOFOs and gather supporting documents.

●      Partner with clients/staff to craft competitive proposals.

●      Track and manage proposal pipelines and systems for clients.

●      Draft and fine-tune grant proposals, LOIs, reports and other written materials.

●      Interview community stakeholders to inform strategic plans.

●      Craft compelling testimonials and stories for client publications.

Qualifications

●      Three or more years of experience in public grant writing and project management.

●      Experience working with federal and California health care and social service governmental agencies preferred. Experience with MediCal contracts a plus.

●      Knowledge of RFPs/NOFOs.

●      Proven track record of securing public funding. 

●      Experience with grant budgeting/finance.

●      Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

●      Motivated self-starter, with proven ability to develop creative solutions.

●      Ability to work under only general supervision; ability to multitask and manage time.

●      Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

●      Must be extremely computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired characteristics

●      Superior writing skills. From grants to publications, writing is our superpower. Is it yours? We want someone whose writing is smart, sharp, strategic, creative and reflects the diverse voices of our clients. 

●      Critical thinking skills. Can you keep digging until you find a satisfactory answer? We need you to be able to look at a piece of writing and consider all perspectives.

●      Curiosity. To do this job well, you’ll have to dive into every topic that affects our region: homelessness, health care, juvenile justice, equitable arts access, etc. Does that sound fun? We think so. It’s actually our favorite part of the job.

●      Passion for making the region a healthier, safer, more equitable place for everyone. We work toward this goal every day by raising the capacity of the organizations doing that exact work. We do what we do best, so they can do what they do best — and achieve lasting impact.

Join our team

Are you a nonprofit professional with superior strategic thinking skills? The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively? Do you have excellent time- and project-management capabilities? Strong research, analysis and writing skills? Are you able to successfully juggle and complete multiple demanding projects on deadline? Are you adept at building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal team members and clients? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

If so, we invite you to explore a career opportunity at SHEIKH/Impact. Our staff members’ diverse lived experience, coupled with incredible professional and educational backgrounds, distinguishes our firm from others in the field. We do what we do best, so nonprofits can concentrate on what they do best — and achieve lasting impact.

https://sheikhimpact.com

Our offices are located near the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro and in Downtown Los Angeles. We offer a hybrid work schedule from either of our two locations (two-three days in office and other days working from home). There is also an option to work remote, so we encourage out-of-the-area applicants to apply.