Grant Writer (Los Angeles)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoThe Grant Writer will be responsible for the development and writing of proposals, applications, agreements and contracts for the agency to secure additional funding from federal, state and private agencies and to create opportunities for sustained revenue sources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Develop and write competitive grant proposals to federal and state agencies that result in additional funding for the agency;
? Acquire, use, and maintain knowledge and understanding of agency faculty and staff areas of expertise for the successful attainment of additional funding;
? Gather information, through interviews and other means, that will provide an understanding of the specifics of the project or program for which funding is sought;
? Identify and distribute appropriate funding opportunities to agency management;
? Research, identify, and maintain information about key contacts at federal and state sponsors that match agency program goals and objectives;
? Develop, coordinate, and deliver grant writing workshops for management;
? Review, edit and provide input on proposals written by management;
? Develop and maintain contacts with federal funding sponsors and become a liaison with sponsors;
? Work with agency management and staff to assist in the establishment of strategies to increase extramural research funding;
? Manage the process of supplying progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.
? Track statistics relevant to development;
? Provide development input for all written agency marketing materials

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

? Bachelor's Degree;
? Minimum of five years of experience that includes demonstrated successful grant writing experience for foundations, federal and state agencies, resulting in substantial funding;
? Excellent demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills including copy-writing and editing;
? Must be PC literate especially in using software such as Word, Excel and Access database in a Windows environment;
? Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
? Ability to operate computers and utilize applicable software packages (Microsoft Word preferred);
? Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and a strong communicator and team player;
? Must be able to travel when needed;
? Experience with nonprofits a plus.

1) Cover letter addressing qualifications and a list of funded grants including: funding period, funding agency, funding amount and applicant's role in the preparation of the grant; 2) Resume and three references with contact information (name, phone, email and address); and 3) Salary requirements.
Applications must contain ALL of the above information in order to be considered. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Community Career Development, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Location: Los AngelesCompensation: DOEThis is at a non-profit organization.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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