General Description:
The Urban Peace Institute (UPI) is seeking a motivated Grant Writer to support the organization’s fundraising goals and grant writing efforts. This position will support the organization’s Development Department with identifying, defining, and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities and will lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead fundraising efforts to address the country’s most urgent social issues, including reimagining public safety and transforming justice systems.
Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, as well as performance of administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support Urban Peace Institute’s programs.
Key Responsibilities, Oversight & Leadership:
Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities:
Annual Salary: $60,000 - $75,000. Includes health, dental and vision benefits, and generous retirement package. Parking is also included.
Urban Peace Institute is an “at will” and equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Organization Mission & History:
UPI creates community safety and dismantles harmful systems to ensure justice and freedom from violence. We work to end injustice, violence and oppression of people who have been historically criminalized and marginalized. By expanding evidence and place-based community violence interventions, building power and assisting new regions, we advance solutions that lead to urban peace.
Since 2006, UPI has worked to develop and implement innovative solutions to address gun violence and engage in ground-level systems reform. In 2021, UPI separated from fiscal sponsorship as its programs and impact continued to expand. UPI’s works to prevent violence, achieve safety, and improve community health. Rooted in the past and current struggles for justice and equity, the Urban Peace Institute has successfully reduced gun and gang violence to historic lows, trained over 5,000 peacemakers in public health approaches to reduce violence, as well as championed justice reforms to end youth incarceration.
General Description:
The Urban Peace Institute (UPI) is seeking a motivated Grant Writer to support the organization’s fundraising goals and grant writing efforts. This position will support the organization’s Development Department…
Includes health, dental and vision benefits, and generous retirement package. Parking is also included.
Includes health, dental and vision benefits, and generous retirement package. Parking is also included.
Please send resume and cover letter stating interest in the position specifically detailing your qualifications and commitment to urban peace issues and/or social justice to:
ATTN: Mia McNeil, Manager of Philanthropy and Donor Relations
1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Or e-mail to: careers@urbanpeaceinstitute.org
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Please send resume and cover letter stating interest in the position specifically detailing your qualifications and commitment to urban peace issues and/or social justice to…