Grant Writer Westside Family Health Center - 3.5 Culver City, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications DonorPerfect English Sociology Narrative writing for grant proposals Microsoft Office Journalism Collaborative technology platforms Microsoft Teams SharePoint Communications Managing projects Productivity software English Full Job Description Westside Family Health Center (WFHC) is a nonprofit community clinic dedicated to providing high- quality, low-cost healthcare to nearly 12,000 women, men and children. Founded in 1974, WFHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 50+ employees and volunteers. We are seeking a Grant Writer to join our team, so if you have a passion for healthcare, development and want to make a difference, WFHC could be the opportunity you are looking for. Please visit our website at www.wfhcenter.org for additional information on WFHC.

Responsibilities:

• Deeply understand and appreciate WFHC's programs, goals, and financial needs in order to develop compelling proposals, seek new funding opportunities, and report on funding impact
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals, fundraising-related projects and reports in a timely manner
• Work proactively with WFHC departments to adhere to all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements stipulated in grants.
• Demonstrate a high degree of skill in communicating professionally and collegially with WFHC team members, volunteers, funders, potential funders, external agencies/companies, and the community at large
• Evaluate systems and processes for best practices
• Professionally and effectively represent WFHC to a wide variety of audiences
• Manage special projects in support of organizational objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three years or more of grant writing or related work experience in fundraising or writing experience in the areas of health, social services/ humanitarian/ development programming, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understand the grant lifecycle process and knowledge of grant writing (craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application) and grant making techniques, current trends, and best practices.
• Able to plan, organize, and complete multiple grant proposals, projects, tasks and/or reports, meet deadlines and follow-up as required.
• Skill in highly persuasive and effective writing with the ability to write a convincing case for funding.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, MS Teams and SharePoint
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently effectively solve problems and critical thinking skills to tackle challenges and look for innovative solutions.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Social Services, Sociology, or a closely related field.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with education and experience. WFHC offers a full range of benefits including a 403(b) plan and professional conference benefits.

To Apply:

Submit resume and cover letter by email to . Reference "Grant Writer" in subject line.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person