Share Email Opening Title Senior Grant Writer - 2019  About the Organization 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.   Description Position Title: Sr. Grant Writer Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego Position Type: Full-time, Exempt Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Benefits: Benefits for this position include a 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; and generous holiday benefits. Position Overview: The Sr. Grant Writer plays an integral role on Jewish Family Service of San Diego's Institutional Giving Team, which is responsible for securing more than $10 million in grants and contracts each year. As the lead grant writer, this position is responsible for managing, researching, identifying and securing government, corporate and foundation funding to support JFS's mission to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. We are looking for a team member with the skills and experience required to: Manage cross-functional grant submission teams - comprised of Program, Community Impact, and Accounting staff - to submit grant proposals and reports. Research, organize, write and review government, private and corporate foundation proposals, bid applications, letters of intent and other related duties. • Manage contract compliance and file maintenance including an ongoing update of all grants and compliance needs, schedules for re-applications and reporting. • Monitor grant proposals; prepare follow-up reports, as required by grantors. • Attend and participate in appropriate internal and external meetings with staff and funders. • Supports all JFS's fundraising efforts. Proficient in Raisers Edge/NXT and/or related database Understands the importance of best practices as it pertains to grant management. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Institutional Giving. Supports the Director of Institutional Giving in building strong collaborations with JFS program directors and staff. Supports the Director of Institutional Giving in building and maintaining relationships with funders, including but not limited to, government, non-profits, corporations, community and individuals. The ideal candidate: Demonstrates emotional intelligence and a solution-oriented approach when interacting with JFS staff Understands the importance of best practices as it pertains to grant management. Is proficient in Raisers Edge/NXT and/or related database Has program design and outcome measurement experience First Year Objectives In partnership with the Director of Institutional Giving: Implement best practices as it pertains to policies and procedures for grant management Implement best practices as it pertains to policies and procedures for post-award activity Create metrics to measure the current capacity of the department as it pertains to grants and post-award activity and implement an approach for the next two years Create and implement policies and procedures for business practices between the IG Department, Programs and Accounting Set goals for private, corporate and government funding Train other staff in the IG Department as needed   Position Requirements Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or a related field is required, Master’s degree preferred. • Three to five years of relevant experience required. • Demonstrated success in securing private, corporate and large-scale government grants. • Analytical and persuasive writing and superior editing skills required. • Ability to convey complex information in a clear manner. • Excellent project management skills with experience in managing and supervising administrative projects with strict deadlines. • Ability to work in a very diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, culture and orientation. • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. • Must be detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills. • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with funders. • Requires strong computer knowledge and administrative skills. • Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work with confidential information. • Ability to work within various deadlines and respond to multiple demands.   Location Jewish Family Service of San Diego - Turk Family Center   Category Grant Writing   EOE Statement 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.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://JewishFamilyServicesofSanDiego.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Job Developer in San Diego , CA Posted on: 3/14/2022 [Apply Now] Resettlement Program Supervisor in San Diego , CA Posted on: 2/28/2022 [Apply Now] Safe Parking Program - Site Supervisor (Encinitas) in Encinitas, CA Posted on: 5/6/2022 [Apply Now] Bachelor of Social Work Internship - Safe Parking Program in San Diego, CA Posted on: 5/21/2021 [Apply Now] Master of Social Work Intern - Case Manager in San Diego, CA Posted on: 7/21/2021 [Apply Now]

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