Grant Writer

Position Title: Grant Writer

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Development

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting: Hybrid, 3 days in San Diego office, 2 days remote (first 30 days introductory period will be in office)

Reports To: Senior Direct of Institutional Giving

Pay Range: $72,000 - $80,000/year

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled workday), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

This is a unique opportunity to support JFS’s program and services in Riverside, Imperial, Orange, and San Diego Counties as a Grant Writer. The Grant Writer will also support JFS's subsidiary social venture, On the Go: Powered by CARS, which provides transportation solutions in communities across the U.S. This role is responsible for researching, identifying, and securing government, corporate, and private foundation funding along with shaping overall institutional fundraising strategy. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving and works closely with JFS's Advancement, Programs, and Finance teams as well as the senior leadership team at On the Go: Powered by CARS.

Responsibilities:

• This position will secure revenue to support the network of staff, volunteers, and community partners committed to the pursuit of the shared goal: helping individuals and families in our community move forward
• Responsible for writing, editing, and submission of proposals for government, foundation, and corporate grant and contract opportunities
• Work with cross-functional grant submission teams – comprised of program, community impact, and accounting staff – to develop work plans for grant submission
• Serve as the project management lead for assigned grant proposals (including narratives, budgets, and required attachments); monitor progress and prepare follow-up reports, as required by grantors
• Supports the Sr. Director of Development, Institutional Giving in building strong collaborative relationships between JFS and CARS Program, Administrative, and Finance teams
• Supports the Sr. Director of Development, Institutional Giving in building and maintaining relationships with funders, including but not limited to, government, non-profits, corporations, and community organizations
• Oversee accurate and timely maintenance of grants management data; ensure that grant files are accurate and well maintained; including the ongoing update of all grant needs, schedules for re-application, and reporting
• Participating in continuing education to improve knowledge and skills

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Demonstrated success in securing private, corporate, and/or multi-year government grants
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to convey complex information in a clear manner and through analytical and persuasive writing; superior editing skills
• Ability to be flexible and pivot while thinking outside of the box
• Outstanding ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of requests and projects with competing deadlines while maintaining keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledgeable of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy
• Proficient in Raisers Edge/NXT and/or a related database for tracking grant proposals and donor communication
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with funders

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• 4+ years of fundraising and/or nonprofit experience required
• Commitment to the mission of JFS and the ability to articulate it
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully work in multi-functional or diverse areas
• Experience with/knowledge of current prospect research technology and databases
• Willing to travel throughout the San Diego area
• Have knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy

Read to Move Forward:

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on the following link;

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/JEW1005JFSD/JobBoard/67117e77-0ebf-4c59-8572-c132c9252405/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=04df0d38-98c5-4710-a85f-5101c5f687d0

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

About CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)

CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps thousands of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada increase their fundraising and acquire new contributors through turn-key vehicle and real estate donation programs. Since 2003, CARS has returned more than $300 million to our partners. CARS also reinvests in our community by providing meals and transportation solutions to seniors each year through a program called On the Go. CARS was initially established in 2003 as a subsidiary of Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) to help fund transportation solutions for older adults in the San Diego community. After recognizing a national need for affordable and safe transportation for our most vulnerable populations, CARS expanded On the Go to offer its services to agencies nationwide.

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.