Senior Grants and Development Manager for ICWC Los Angeles

The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) seeks a full-time Grants and Development Manager. ICWC is a non-profit legal organization providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada. ICWC strives to provide security and stability for children who are abused, abandoned, or neglected and for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. ICWC primarily works with federal immigration laws that allow immigrants to apply for work authorization and permanent residency.

We believe in a client centered practice, respect for both clients and employees, compassion for immigrants and their families, and empowering survivors to overcome trauma. We provide a supportive workplace where self-care is valued. Our primary goal is to provide high-quality legal services to the immigrant community.  More information about ICWC is available at www.icwclaw.org. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Grants and Development Manager will be instrumental in driving successful stewardship and expanding ICWC’s grant portfolio. They will successfully manage the grants and development team of three people to facilitate the administration of several government and foundation contracts. They will also spearhead the research and prioritization of prospective funders and grant opportunities across all donor types, while also managing funder relationships and tracking deliverables to report on impact metrics. The role will involve overseeing donation processing to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, the role will coordinate the creation of public-facing fundraising materials that effectively communicate our organization's impact and resonate with our supporters.

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong writing skills and a passion for making a difference. The successful candidate must be highly organized, energetic and sufficiently flexible to handle multiple assignments in a fast-moving dynamic environment. This is a pivotal moment working to support legal services for vulnerable immigrants. With government policies and contract funding shifting rapidly, the need for skilled and committed professionals in this field has never been greater. The current landscape presents unique challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities. By working at ICWC, you can contribute to providing essential support and fostering inclusive societies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Grants Manager to oversee grant reporting in accordance with funder requirements, deadlines, and ensuring contract compliance
• Administration of ICWC's grant making process throughout all stages including researching, receiving, assessing, tracking, documenting all funding inquiries and proposals
• Ensure that submitted documentation meets all requirements while maintaining accurate and timely records of grant making and programmatic activities
• Work with the Leadership Team to gather information necessary to submit applications in an accurate, complete, and timely manner
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Finance Manager on grant budgeting and invoicing
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to support the development and implementation of an organization-wide grants strategy
• Thoroughly research and prioritize prospective funders across all donor types
• Exhibit understanding of organizational history and current initiatives
• Brainstorm and ensure the timely creation of public-facing fundraising collateral that speaks to the organization's growing impact

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and related professional work experience
• 5 years of experience in a similar grants administration role with supervisory experience
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
• Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to problem solve
• Strong proof-reading and editing skills, meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, efficiently delegate and collaborate with team members, meet deadlines, and be flexible when last-minute priorities arise

Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, FSA (flexible spending account for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses), and some reimbursement for commuting expenses. Generous paid time off, in addition to office closures for 13 state and federal holidays and a week-long winter break. A relocation stipend is available. This position is primarily on-site but after the onboarding and training period – one remote day per week is available.

Other Qualifications:

• Spanish language skills preferred, but not required
• Experience working at a nonprofit organization
• A demonstrated interest in low-income legal services and/or a commitment to immigrants' rights